An Otago storeman in Solomon Islands : the diary of William Crossan, copra trader, 1885-86 / / edited by Tim Bayliss-Smith and Judith A. Bennett

• Pubblicazione: Canberra, Australia : , : Australian National University, , 2012; ©2012
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (106 pages) : illustrations
• Disciplina: 993.02
• Soggetto geografico: New Zealand History 19th century; Solomon Islands History 19th century
• Persona (resp. second.): Bayliss-SmithTim; BennettJudith A.
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references.
• Sommario/riassunto: 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.
• Titolo autorizzato: An Otago storeman in Solomon Islands
• ISBN: 1-922144-21-5; 1-922144-20-7
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910137630703321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II