An Otago Storeman in Solomon Islands: The diary of William Crossan, copra trader, 1885–86:
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Main Author: Bayliss-Smith, Tim (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: [s.l.] ANU Press 2012
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Online Access:Volltext
Item Description: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
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource
ISBN:9781922144201