"Savage Island: An Account of a Sojourn in Niué and Tonga" by Basil Thomson is a journey into the heart of a changing Pacific, detailing the story of Niué, or Savage Island, as it stands on the brink of becoming a British protectorate in the early 1900s. The story opens with a backdrop of isolation and history, setting the stage for a story that chronicles the islanders' complex interaction with European colonial powers, where past encounters, including Captain Cook’s arrival and the later influence of missionaries, have shaped the Niuéan identity. The figures of King Fataäiki and King Tongia, the monarchs of the time, become central as they navigate the shifting landscapes of culture and power, trying to find a balance between tradition and the security promised by the Empire, painting a picture of a vibrant culture facing the waves of foreign influence and change.
Savage Island: An Account of a Sojourn in Niué and Tonga
By Basil Thomson
Witness the clash of cultures as island monarchs grapple with the arrival of European powers, forever changing their people's destiny in a remote Pacific paradise.
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About the AuthorSir Basil Home Thomson, was a British colonial administrator and prison governor, who was head of Metropolitan Police CID during World War I. This gave him a key role in arresting wartime spies, and he was closely involved in the prosecution of Mata Hari, Sir Roger Casement and many Irish and Indian nationalists. His equating of Jews with Bolshevism led to accusations of anti-semitism. Thomson was also a successful novelist.
Sir Basil Home Thomson, was a British colonial administrator and prison governor, who was head of Metropolitan Police CID during World War I. This gave him a key role in arresting wartime spies, and he was closely involved in the prosecution of Mata Hari, Sir Roger Casement and many Irish and Indian nationalists. His equating of Jews with Bolshevism led to accusations of anti-semitism. Thomson was also a successful novelist.
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