Vouza and the Solomon Islands

by Hector MacQuarrie

Angus and Robertson, 1946, [First Edition], black and white photographic plates, illustrated frontispiece, fold-out map, hardcover, dustjacket

Very Good Condition, some edge and shelf wear, some rubbing and bumping to edges and corners, previous owners scribbled out gift inscription on front endpaper, foxing to endpapers, dustjacket shows edge and shelf wear with rubbing, bumping, chipping, creasing and small tears (see photographs)

“This is a vivid re-creation of the experiences of a District Officer in the Solomon Islands.  Hector MacQuarrie writes with enthusiasm and humour of life in this fascinating region.  Throughout the book he presents a brilliant picture of the people of the Solomons, not as they have been so often mis-represented, but with the realism and warm understanding of first hand knowledge.  Especially compelling is the pen-portrait of Vouza, the heroic and lovable Lance-Corporal of the Santa Cruz District Constabulary.”