Labour Trade in the Pacific Islands Examined in Corris Book
A review discusses Peter Corris’s History of Solomon Islander Labour 1870 1940, detailing recruitment pressures, plant er role, and the shift from kidnapping to awareness. It notes the book’s balanced sourcing, honesty about uncertain facts, and its challenge to happy myths about the labour trade while acknowledging controversial paternalistic framing and limited islander perspective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EU Teal Q
Benine
Alto
Trollope
Selvar
Solomon Bslanders
Preswures
Solomon
Peter Corris
Melbourne University
Doug Munro
Solomons
Ourright
Ishouters
Ives
Weir
Annar
Marshogether
Tiple
Sanders
The Different Theologians by Charles Mee review
The book contrasts Martin Luther with Leo X, noting Luther’s fiery, turbulent stance against papal authority and Leo’s refined, artful court life. Mee uses balanced sources to show their rival beliefs and the era’s church decay, though some overdramatic metaphors and mixed images mar the narration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo X
Lorenzo
Martin Luther
Charles
Mee
Giovanni de Medici
Luther
Giovanni
Pope
Charles Mee
Leo
Rome
Erasmus
Tulius Win
Conthaianty
Pelt Cathedral
Europe
Nimg
Lewis
Sin
Richnes
Portraits of an Obsessive Lover Bale in Balzac’s Shadow
A biographical portrait of Honoré de Balzac as a génial but infamous figure. The piece traces his early life in Tours, a string of mistresses, obsessive money matters, and his rise in 1830s France as the keen chronicler of post Napoleonic daily life, highlighting his sensual exploits and writing craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bale Zc
Pritchett
Helszac
Chalto
Windus
Brizno
Spurs
Halzae
Recentrie
Torr
Mme de Berny
Abe
Mme de Barmy
Mire Tress
Admiers
Mie
Pere Lachaise
Bishop
Sila Ho
Youn
Balenc
Fiée
Napoleonic
France
Paris
Genliu
Balzac as a Life Driven by Debt and Passion
An eclectic, critical sketch of Balzac, tracing his obsessive work ethic and relentless debt. It describes his extreme productivity, lavish tastes, numerous mistresses, and financial peril, with quotes from his editor and reflections on his enduring creation Cesar Birotteau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Movnly
Falzac
Piatappias
Eas
Cesar Birotteau
Balzac Tude
Ag Pritchett
Casini
Mme de Bory
Family cat memoir inspires a childlike life through 26 years
A review of a book about a family spanning 26 years told largely through the experiences of a cat named Lovely Sweetheart Darling. The narrative, illustrated by Joan Read and published by Walter J. Wear, portrays rustic country life, schooldays, and domestic scrappiness, with strong appeal to young readers despite some literary doubts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly Wear
Lovely Sweetheart Darling
Tle
Tory
Lovely Sweethence Darling
Cate
Ruma
Bac
Detling
Joan Read
Walter J. Wear
Prarca
ACT
Amigo Amigo by Francis Clifford review
A brisk thriller set in Mexico City and remote mountain village where Lorimer the journalist pursues a retired ex Nazi named Krohl. The tale blends suspense, revenge and a dangerous journalistic scoop with sharp character work and a global martial tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rampure
Francis Clifford
Clifford
Heiler
Pers Tsc
Ime
Anthony Lorimer
Ingce
Mexico City
Lorimer
Krohl
den Ant
Bothielle
Keoht
Faral
Jacks
Gavin Lyall
Colin Wilson
Robert Graves
Chess guide for youth reader by a noted author
A concise notice about a new chess book for boys and girls, emphasizing clear explanations of opening moves and strategy. The author presents practical guidance aimed at developing youthful imagination and skill in chess.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Anthony Frellope
Serphant
Queens- Vande Porte
Dalton's Bookshop
Gerems Flace
Canberra City
Pope Leo X
Martin Cuter
Harray
Peronica Sen
Alin Sarin Waikirtol
TYG
Ory
Peters
Mystrwiel
A.C.T
Tours
Ndt
Mine de Beiny
Balzac
Betas
Lane Permon
Switzerland
Maris de Fresnkyn
George Sand
Blane
Thors
Mr Wear
Chicas
le Rey
Macy
Seis
Rafpolt
Ashant
Africa
Mexico
America
Mykense
Mediterranean
James Bailey
Hodder and Stoughton
South America
Geoffrey Ashe
Arthur
Allballows
Amigo
Heinemann
Margaret Simpson
Andrew Deutsch
Snopfire
Pils A. Whines
Jonathan Daiwson
John Fowles
the Magus
Everse Midas
Wrnog
Lucille Fletcher
Britain
Jonny Lawler
Chiege
Jonny
Ionny Otenan
Mogally
Willy
Agcatexgie
Hursley
Orwell
Uber
Sogmys
Phys
A. Whitney
Helen Machines
Linda
Rene
Dakss
Whitlam
I Graham
Grant
Nabokov
Smith
Caditas Bonkshop
Canberra
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