Cannibal Cargoes

London; Angus & Robertson; 1969.. First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. [x], 233; endpaper maps, 15 pages of b/w. photographs, 1 full page map, bibliography, index, bound in original black cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket, name on front endpaper, good copy.

Angus & Robertson, Sydney, 1986. Edition Unstated. Softcover. Good Condition. A number of small ships sailed from Australian ports in the middle of last century, their destinations being little-known islands of the Pacific. Skippered by men who were often seagoing rogues, their cargoes were to be as many of the islanders as could be enticed… Read more about this item

Adelaide: Rigby, 1969 price clipped dust jacket under plastic sleeve, 233pp + plates, Australasian and South Pacific blackbirding (slaving) includes much on native customs such as cannibalism. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7? - 9? tall.