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| Shopify Unique ID: | 10561130692900 |
| Trademe Reference: | PR1360 (34) |
| Category: |
Pacific & Polynesian |
| New / Used: | Used |
Description
A PATTERN OF ISLANDS
by Arthur Grimble
Illustrated by Tom Pomfret
DESCRIPTION
Format: small cloth board hardcover
Published: John Murray 1952, reprinted 1953
Size (mm): 145 w x 220 h x 25 d
Pages: 250
SKU: A5/2312/0364/K502
ABOUT
The funny, charming, and self-deprecating adventure story of a young man in the Pacific, living for thirty years in the Gilbert & Ellis Islands working for the Colonial Office. 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.
Illustrated with numerous monochrome line drawings, including map.
CONDITION
No dust jacket—first 3 images for illustrative purposes only.
Immaculate with light wear on covers, binding tight, pages as new, no stamps or inscriptions. Images depict all need to know detail.
REMARKS
Scarce locally
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