The book "Letters on the Nicobar Islands, their natural products, customs and beliefs of the inhabitants, together with a description of the attempt made by the Church of the United Brethren to convert them to Christianity" was written by Johann Gottfried Hansel. In this book, the author shares with readers the impressions of his travels to the mysterious Nicobar Islands in the western part of the Pacific Ocean. He describes in detail the natural wealth of these places, the diet and customs of the local people, as well as their beliefs and superstitions. In addition, the author talks about an attempt to conduct a mission to spread Christianity on the islands and shares his own observations on this matter. Reading this book, you dive into the world of the mysterious Nicobar Islands and discover new facets of cultural diversity and beliefs of other peoples.