ISBN:
1476630704
,
9781476630700
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (1 online resource)
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Dixon, Robert M.W., 1939- "We used to eat people"
DDC:
305.80099611
Keywords:
Dixon, Robert M. W Anecdotes
;
Dixon, Robert M. W
;
Ethnology
;
Fijian language
;
Cannibalism
;
SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Discrimination & Race Relations
;
SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Minority Studies
;
Cannibalism
;
Ethnology
;
Fijian language
;
Anecdotes
;
Fiji
Abstract:
"Living in a reed hut on Taveuni--Fiji's "garden isle"--The author studied the native language and carefully-observed traditions until he was accepted as a member of the village. Daily life was idyllic. Cannibalism has been abandoned, reluctantly, at the behest of the new Christian God. Factions and feuds were resolved by the stern but benevolent chief"
Abstract:
Getting there -- "This is paradise" -- Our village -- "No cyclone today!" -- "Do you want to live or do you want to die?" -- Becoming a part of the village -- A divine visitor -- A new house and a new baby -- "Oh dear, roopate is getting ready to go!"
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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