Lolóma, or two years in cannibal-land: A story of old Fiji

"Lolóma, or Two Years in Cannibal-land: A Story of Old Fiji" by Henry Britton is a story set in the late 1800s that brings to life the author's time in Fiji. He paints a picture of old Fijian culture and traditions, showing what life was like before the Western world changed things. The story follows the author's adventures, including his time with a princess named Lolóma. It starts with his younger days in Sydney, where he makes friends with a man who is later put in jail for something he didn't do. The author tries to set his friend free, which leads him on a ship headed for the South Seas, where he must deal with dangerous locals. The story reveals the relationships he builds with the people, especially Princess Lolóma, against the backdrop of a world that is both interesting and unsafe.