Cinderellas of the Empire
Author: Barrie Macdonald
Publisher: [email protected]
Published: 2001
Total Pages: 360
ISBN-13: 9789820203358
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Gilbert Islands in WWII
Author: Peter McQuarrie
Publisher:
Published: 2012
Total Pages: 298
ISBN-13: 9780971412781
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWorld War Two history remembers the Gilbert Islands for the Battle of Tarawa, the US Marines' first bold amphibious assault against a Japanese stronghold in the Pacific Islands. But there is much more to the WWII story of the Gilbert Islands than a single battle. In addition to the Battle of Tarawa, this book also tells of the periods of Japanese and American occupations, of coast-watching and German raiders. This history of a time and place is also a story of the people involved. In addition to the Americans and Japanese it is also the story of Gilbert and Ellice Islanders, New Zealanders, British, Chinese, German-Marshallese and "Kai Viti" people (British Fiji Citizens), who by one means or another became caught up in the war in the Gilbert Islands. The author has used oral and written accounts of people who were directly involved, as well as official records in archives in Kiribati, Fiji, Tuvalu, New Zealand, the United States and Australia. This is a thoroughly researched, comprehensive and unique account of WWII as experienced in these small and remote atolls of the Central Pacific.
A Pattern of Islands
Author: Arthur Grimble
Publisher: Eland Pub Limited
Published: 2011-02-15
Total Pages: 272
ISBN-13: 9781906011451
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe funny, charming, and self-deprecating adventure story of a young man in the Pacific. Living for thirty years in the Gilbert & Ellis Islands, Grimble was ultimately initiated and tattooed according to local tradition, but not before he was severely tested, as when he was used as human bait for a giant octopus. Beyond the hilarious and frightening adventure stories, A Pattern of Islands is also a true testament to the life of these Pacific islanders. Grimble collected stories from the last generation who could remember the full glory of the old pagan ways. This is anthropology with its hair down.
Tuvalu A History
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Publisher: [email protected]
Published: 1983
Total Pages: 232
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIsland In The Autumn
Author: Smith
Publisher: North Highland Publishing
Published: 2014-05-08
Total Pages: 118
ISBN-13: 1906775559
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn 1970, after serving nearly twenty years in Nigeria, John Smith returned to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office ready for a fresh assignment as a Commomwealth administrator. The 'powers that be' assured him that they would find him 'an island in the autumn'. The posting turned out to be that of Financial Secretary of the Soloman islands, where he was to implement the new Constitution and develop the economy, an interesting and fulfilling job. It was some surprise therefore when, in 1973, he was recommended to the post of Governor of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands, those tiny specks on the map of the vast Pacific Ocean south west of the Solomans. John Smith writes about his life as Governor, Colonial Administrator, Judge and Political Advisor to this 'paradise on earth' at a time when great changes were taking place within the Commonwealth. His was the responsibility to steer the colony towards independence; a task which he fulfilled with great acumen, humour and sagacity until his departure from the islands in 1978. An account which beautifully describes the intricacies of life on a Pacific Island during its progress towards Independence.
Kiribati: Aspects of History
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Publisher: [email protected]
Published: 1984
Total Pages: 200
ISBN-13: 9789820200517
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCapturing Wealth from Tuna
Author: Kate Barclay
Publisher: ANU E Press
Published: 2008-01-01
Total Pages: 282
ISBN-13: 1921313633
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Based on an extensive study of six Pacific island states, 'Capturing Wealth from Tuna' maps out the aspirations and limitations of six Pacific island countries and proposes strategies for capturing more wealth from this resource in a sustainable and socially equitable manner"--Provided by publisher.
Tungaru Traditions
Author: Arthur Francis Grimble
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Published: 2019-03-31
Total Pages: 482
ISBN-13: 0824882237
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGrimble's ethnographic studies of the Gilbertese, prepared between 1916 and 1926, provide an excellent baseline account of a fundamentally pre-contact culture. This collection, edited and introduced by H.E. Maude, comprises essays on mythology, history, and dancing; four chapters on the Maneaba; and organized field notes.
The Pacific Islands
Author: Brij V. Lal
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Published: 2000-01-01
Total Pages: 710
ISBN-13: 9780824822651
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn encyclopaedia of information on major aspects of Pacific life, including the physical environment, peoples, history, politics, economy, society and culture. The CD-ROM contains hyperlinks between section titles and sections, a library of all the maps in the encyclopaedia, and a photo library.
Conflict in Kiribati
Author: Peter McQuarrie
Publisher:
Published: 2000
Total Pages: 268
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDocuments the political, social and military context of the Second World War as it affected Kiribati. Uses oral and written accounts from people directly involved and official records.
