Return to the Islands (edition 1967)

by Sir Arthur Grimble

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Title:	Return to the Islands
Authors:	Sir Arthur Grimble
Info:	Ulverscroft Large Print Bks. (1967), Edition: Large Print e., Hardcover, 201 pages
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A series of anecdotes from Arthur Grimble's time in the Gilbert and Ellice Islands in the early 20th century. Interesting, but not as good as 'A Pattern of Islands'. (

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cazfrancis | Jun 10, 2013 |

A second volume of memoirs of the author's time (1914-1933) as a colonial administrator in the Gilbert and Ellice Ialands. Charming, insightful, a remarkable life. Subsequently he was posted to St Vincent and the Seychelles (

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