An Otago Storeman in Solomon Islands: The diary of William Crossan, copra trader, 1885-86 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781922144201)

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.

Author: Tim Bayliss-Smith
ISBN-10: 1922144207
ISBN-13: 9781922144201
Publisher: Anu Press
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2012
Pages: 106
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.56lbs
Size: 9.84h x 6.93w x 0.29d