Tells the story of Christmas Island from 1899 to 1948, with particular emphasis on the Chinese coolie experience. It is based upon original research and includes many photographs never before published. John Hunt was Christmas Island’s Special Magistrate and Coroner from 1974-78. xxvii, 279 p. : ill. (some col.), maps, ports. (some col.) ; 25 cm. #0321 Chinese — Indian Ocean — Christmas Island — History. | Unskilled labor — Indian Ocean — Christmas Island — History. | Christmas Island (Indian Ocean) — History.
Suffering Through Strength: The Men who Made Christmas Island
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Additional Information
| Author | Hunt, John |
|---|---|
| Publisher | The Author, Canberra |
| Year Published | 2011 |
| Book Condition | Near Fine |
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| Binding Type | Softcover |
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