King of the Island: A Story of Felix Bernhardt David
In English,It's about a German emigrant Felix David (DAH-veed) who came to Samoa in 1887 and settled. The context is colonial when three world powers - Germany, US and Britain all vied for control of the Samoan islands. Germany had invested heavily on the islands through it... read full description below.
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| ISBN |
9780473191979 |
| Barcode |
9780473191979 |
| Published |
3 August 2011 |
| Format |
Paperback |
| Author(s) |
By Tavita, Levi |
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Full details for this title
| Interest Age |
All ages |
| Reading Age |
All ages |
| Library of Congress |
Deavid, Felix Bernhardt, Immigrants - Samoa, Germans - Samoa |
| NBS Text |
Biography: Historical, Political & Military |
| ONIX Text |
General/trade |
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| Number of Pages |
48 |
| Dimensions |
Not specified |
| Weight |
Not specified - defaults to 600g |
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| Dewey Code |
305.906912 |
| Catalogue Code |
Not specified |
Description of this Book
Felix Bernhardt David was a German immigrant who arrived in Samoa in the mid-1880's. Samoa's fate had aligned more with Germany's own ambitions, as the tussle among three world powers intensified over its ownership. Felix's story is a rare addition to a list of bio sketches which attempted to gauge the mindset of these early settlers who were caught in the crossfire, who decided to cross the racial line and never looked back. Of particular interest was their fortitude and adaptability in their new environment. By doing so, they found their place among a new race of people and culture.
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