H. J. Moors - The Tokanoa a plain tale of some strange adventures in the Gilberts
H. J. Moors - The Tokanoa a plain tale of some strange adventures in the Gilberts
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PMB 10
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ne microfilm reel 35 mm
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Microfilm : PMB 10
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The novel ca. 1880 is based on Moors' experiences in the Gilbert Islands as a labour recruiter for the Hawaiian Board of Immigration. The title page states that it is compiled from the diary of John T. Bradley, labor agent'
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H. J. Moors - The Tokanoa a plain tale of some strange adventures in the Gilberts
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PMB (Australian National University. Pacific Manuscripts Bureau) ; 10
Available for reference
Guide to collections of manuscripts relating to Australia B782
Microfilm copy of original held in private ownership
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Harry J. Moors was born in Detroit in 1854 and died in Apia, Western Samoa, in 1926. As an agent for the Hawaiian Board of Immigration, he made several voyages to the Gilbert and Marshall Islands around 1880 to recruit labourers for Hawaii's sugar plantations. In 1883, he settled in Apia, Western Samoa, and became a successful trader and planter. M...
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PMB 10
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1l4dGOq1
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/1l4dGOq1
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440564
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