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An Otago storeman in Solomon Islands : the diary of William Crossan, copra trader, 1885-86 /

An Otago Storeman in Solomon Islands reaches from inland South Island of New Zealand across to the Solomon Islands during the 1880s. William Crossan's Otago experience as a versatile storeman with a solid work ethic helped him survive on the Melanesian frontier where he encountered conflicting...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Crossan, William (Autor)
Otros Autores: Bayliss-Smith, Tim (Editor ), Bennett, Judith A., 1944- (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Acton, A.C.T. : Australian National University E Press, [2012]
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:An Otago Storeman in Solomon Islands reaches from inland South Island of New Zealand across to the Solomon Islands during the 1880s. William Crossan's Otago experience as a versatile storeman with a solid work ethic helped him survive on the Melanesian frontier where he encountered conflicting clans, cannibalism, cheating traders, and co-operative entrepreneurial big men. His diary provides many glimpses into Makiran society as it encountered new ideas, new employment, and western technology. It is a welcome addition to the sparse record of these cryptic copra traders seeking fortunes on the cusp of Indigenous tradition and incoming colonialism.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (ix, 95 pages) : black and white illustrations, black and white maps
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 91-95).
ISBN:9781922144218
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