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...
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| Language: | English |
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Acton, A.C.T.
Australian National University E Press
[2012]©2012, 2012
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Table of Contents:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 91-95)
- Introduction: islands traders and trading
- William Crossan
- Makira islanders and Europeans
- Chiefs and traders
- Crossan's Hada Bay diary
- Appendix 1. 'My dearest aunt'
- Appendix 2. 'All goods at the time of arrival ... '