Bøger af William Churchill

Uncover the secrets of Polynesia with this groundbreaking linguistic study. Through a detailed examination of the proto-Samoan content of various languages, this book explores the migratory patterns of the region's earliest settlers. A must-read for anyone interested in the rich cultural heritage of the Pacific.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

In this gripping adventure novel, William Churchill takes us on a journey to the exotic island nation of Fiji. Through the eyes of his heroine, a spirited and independent young woman, we discover the beauty and danger of this tropical paradise. From shipwrecks to cannibals, from romance to treachery, A Princess of Fiji is a thrilling read from start to finish.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Club Types of Nuclear Polynesia is an anthropological study of the clubs used by the people of Polynesia. It provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of various types of clubs, as well as information about their cultural and religious significance. This book is an invaluable resource for scholars of anthropology and Pacific Island culture.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

""A Princess of Fiji"" is a novel by William Churchill that tells the story of a young woman named Lala who is the daughter of a Fijian chief. When her father dies, Lala is forced to leave her home and marry a man she does not love. However, she is determined to find a way to escape her unhappy life and find true love. Along the way, she meets a British officer named Captain Ronald who is stationed in Fiji. Despite their different backgrounds and the disapproval of their families, Lala and Ronald fall in love. The novel explores themes of love, cultural differences, and the struggle for independence in colonial Fiji. It is a captivating tale of romance and adventure set in a unique and exotic location.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Beach-La-Mar: The Jargon Or Trade Speech Of The Western Pacific is a book written by William Churchill and originally published in 1911. The book is a comprehensive study of the pidgin English language spoken by the people of the Western Pacific, particularly in the areas of Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. The book contains a detailed analysis of the grammar, vocabulary, and syntax of the pidgin English language, which was used as a trade language by Europeans and indigenous people in the region. It also includes a glossary of words and phrases commonly used in the language, as well as examples of its usage in everyday conversation and trade transactions.The author, William Churchill, was a British colonial administrator who spent many years in the Western Pacific. He was fluent in several indigenous languages and was fascinated by the pidgin English spoken in the region. He wrote Beach-La-Mar as a way of preserving and documenting this unique language before it disappeared due to the increasing influence of English.Overall, Beach-La-Mar: The Jargon Or Trade Speech Of The Western Pacific is an important historical document that provides valuable insight into the language and culture of the Western Pacific. It is a must-read for linguists, anthropologists, historians, and anyone interested in the diversity of human language and communication.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

William Churchill's essay on roots in Polynesian language, challenging the Euro-centric scholarship of traditional linguistics.

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