An Otago Storeman in Solomon Islands: The diary of William Crossan, copra trader, 1885-86

by Judith A. Bennett and Tim Bayliss-Smith

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1922144207
• ISBN13: 9781922144201
• Release Date: December 2012
• Publisher: Anu Press
• Length: 106 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.9" x 9.8"