Changes in Latitude: An Uncommon AnthropologyAn account of one woman's journey of self-discovery in the Fijian Islands--where she finds romance and adventure, splendor and hardship. "This is a true story--a mind-boggling one--and an unforgettable book".--Cosmopolitan. |
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Page 99
... Inside the bure it was like a steam bath : windows blocked by sheets of corrugated iron as protection from the rain , no air inside , the kerosene lamps adding their burden of heat . We rolled and smoked ciga- rettes and listened to ...
... Inside the bure it was like a steam bath : windows blocked by sheets of corrugated iron as protection from the rain , no air inside , the kerosene lamps adding their burden of heat . We rolled and smoked ciga- rettes and listened to ...
Page 106
... Inside the old church it is hot and humid . The pastor is preaching , and his words sound angry . The short man with the hump is important today , for he has the long stick with which to hit the children if they misbehave , and he is ...
... Inside the old church it is hot and humid . The pastor is preaching , and his words sound angry . The short man with the hump is important today , for he has the long stick with which to hit the children if they misbehave , and he is ...
Page 135
... inside by the joking cousins . To keep it going and to coordinate their actions , Momo shouts from outside , " Vaka rau , vaka rau . ” They begin to chant , momo outside : " O va'a rau ( get ready ) , O va'a rau ; va'a e dredre ( tie it ) ...
... inside by the joking cousins . To keep it going and to coordinate their actions , Momo shouts from outside , " Vaka rau , vaka rau . ” They begin to chant , momo outside : " O va'a rau ( get ready ) , O va'a rau ; va'a e dredre ( tie it ) ...
Contents
The Meeting page | 1 |
Back Home page | 21 |
Dream Island page | 28 |
Copyright | |
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