02527cam a22003253u 4500 43573 UtSlPG 20260610134011.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 02018440 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DU Thomson, Basil, 1861-1939 Savage Island: An Account of a Sojourn in Niué and Tonga Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-08-27 Produced by Adrian Mastronardi, Chris Whitehead, Linda Cantoni, Karen Lofstrum and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Savage Island: An Account of a Sojourn in Niué and Tonga" by Basil C. Thomson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative explores the remote Pacific island of Niué, also known as Savage Island, during a time of transition following the influence of European colonial powers. The text delves into the native culture and the complexities surrounding the relationship between the islanders and the British Empire, particularly focusing on the people and events leading to the establishment of a British protectorate. The opening of the work sets the stage by providing rich contextual details about Niué and its people, revealing the island's isolation and historical backdrop. It introduces key figures, including King Fataäiki and the current monarch, King Tongia, who navigate their roles amid political and cultural changes influenced by missionaries and European visitors. The narrative captures initial encounters with Europeans, including Captain Cook’s visit and subsequent missionary efforts that bring about both optimism and apprehension among the islanders. Through vivid descriptions and a blend of personal observations, Thomson portrays the evolving identity of the Niuéans as they grapple with the consequences of foreign presence and the desire for security in their sovereignty. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Niue Tonga https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43573 84412 84412