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 1880's. William Crossan's Otago experience as a versatile storeman with a solid work ethic helped him survive on the Melanesian frontier where he encountered confli...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | Inglés |
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Canberra, Australia :
Australian National University
2012.
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| Edition: | 1st ed |
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| See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009419960906719 |
| Summary: | An Otago Storeman in Solomon Islands reaches from inland South Island of New Zealand across to the Solomon Islands during the 1880's. 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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| Item Description: | Description based upon print version of record. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (106 pages) : illustrations Also available in print form |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9781922144218 9781922144201 |
| Access: | Open access |
