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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...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Acton, A.C.T. :
Australian National University E Press,
[2012]
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
| 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. |
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| 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 1922144215 |