ISBN:
9781922144218
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1922144215
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9781922144201
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1922144207
Language:
English
Parallel Title:
Print version Crossan, William Otago storeman in Solomon Islands
Keywords:
Crossan, William
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Crossan, William.
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Crossan, William
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Copra industry Solomon Islands
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History.
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Merchants New Zealand
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Biography.
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Merchants Biography
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Copra industry History
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Merchants
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Copra industry
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Copra industry
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History & Archaeology
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New Zealand
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Regions & Countries - Australia & Pacific Islands - Oceania
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Biography
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History
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Merchants
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Solomon Islands
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HISTORY ; Australia & New Zealand
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New Zealand History, 19th century.
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Solomon Islands History, 19th century.
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Solomon Islands History 19th century
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New Zealand History 19th century
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Solomon Islands
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New Zealand
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Electronic book
Abstract:
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
Abstract:
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
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 91-95)
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