Publisher's Synopsis
""We Chose The Islands: A Six-Year Adventure In The Gilberts"" is a book written by Arthur Grimble. The book is a memoir of his time spent in the Gilbert Islands, which is now known as Kiribati. Grimble was a colonial administrator in the islands for six years, from 1914 to 1920. The book describes Grimble's experiences living among the Gilbertese people and his efforts to understand their culture and way of life. He describes the challenges he faced in his role as an administrator, including dealing with conflicts between different island communities and managing the British colonial administration. Grimble also provides a detailed account of the Gilbertese people's customs, beliefs, and traditions. He describes their daily routines, their fishing and farming practices, and their social and political structures. The book is a fascinating insight into a world that has since been lost to history. Grimble's writing is engaging and descriptive, and he provides a vivid picture of life in the Gilbert Islands during the early 20th century. ""We Chose The Islands"" is a must-read for anyone interested in Pacific Island history or anthropology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
