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UNINA9910137630703321 |
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Titolo |
An Otago storeman in Solomon Islands : the diary of William Crossan, copra trader, 1885-86 / / edited by Tim Bayliss-Smith and Judith A. Bennett |
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Canberra, Australia : , : Australian National University, , 2012 |
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©2012 |
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ISBN |
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1-922144-21-5 |
1-922144-20-7 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (106 pages) : illustrations |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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New Zealand History 19th century |
Solomon Islands History 19th century |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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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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