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The 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.
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A Pattern of Islands
Seller: Russell Books, Victoria, BC, Canada
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Condition: Very Good. Seller Inventory # FORT890117
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A Pattern of Islands
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Penguin Books, Harmondsworth, 1981
ISBN 10: 0140049509
ISBN 13: 9780140049503
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Seller: Arapiles Mountain Books - Mount of Alex, Castlemaine, VIC, Australia
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Hard Cover. Condition: VG. No Jacket. Reissue. 12mo. original printed paper wraps (a little rubbed & creased, a few marks, pencilled list of islands inside rear cover); pp. [viii], 264, with a map. A very good copy. Seller Inventory # 033298
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