Savage Island: An Account of a Sojourn in Niué and Tonga

In «Savage Island: An Account of a Sojourn in Niu√© and Tonga,» Basil Thomson offers an insightful exploration of the islands of Niu√© and Tonga through a unique lens of adventure and ethnographic observation. Written in the late 19th century, the book is steeped in the literary style of travel narratives of its time, blending personal experience with meticulous observations of local customs, social structures, and the natural environment. Thomson's vivid prose invites readers into the islanders' world, while also reflecting the period's colonial attitudes, striking a delicate balance between admiration and critique... Next