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Embark on a picturesque journey through the coastal gardens of Fiji, where the vibrant salt-tolerant flora thrives against the stunning backdrop of crystal-clear turquoise waters and pristine sandy beaches. Discover the unique biodiversity of this tropical paradise as you immerse yourself in the lush landscapes adorned with iconic pandanus trees, towering coconut palms, and delicate beach morning glory vines. As you delve deeper into the pages of this book, you will learn about the remarkable adaptations of these coastal plants to thrive in the harsh salt-laden environment. From the intricate root systems that help them withstand the relentless ocean breezes to the succulent leaves that cons...
“[A] magisterial history of twentieth-century Fiji.... The historical research is thorough and scrupulous, and the presentation is lucid. Lal brings together a wealth of information, much of it previously unavailable and the earlier available materials often reframed in thought-provoking ways.... Perhaps its greatest strength is that is presents the history of modern Fiji as very complicated and multifaceted.” —The Contemporary Pacific Pacific Islands Monograph Series No.11 Published in association with the Center for Pacific Islands Studies, University of Hawai‘i
The amazing story of a small island in the South Pacific, its music and culture and its gifts to the world
"Totaram Sanadhya came to Fiji as a ginnitiya, or indentured labourer, in 1893. In 1914, he returned to India and together with Benarsides Chaturvedi wrote this book, a powerful indictment of the indentured labour system and the treatment of Indians in Fiji. ... It was one of the most frequently used sources of information and argument during the public movement in Inmdia that led to the abolition of indenture in the 1910s; the movement Gandhi later called the first national sayagraba. ... [This] volume also includes an English translation of The story of the haunted line: a moving story of a man saved from fear and despair by Hindu devotion and the friendship of ethnic Fijians."--Back cover.
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