Macmillan 1976. Melbourne . 1st edition. At £7 a head, Kanakas from Malaita were shipped into Australia as cheap labour, they toiled the Cane fields for a fraction of the wages and were easy to control. In 1883 13,000 were transported, adding to the 30,000 already shipped in appalling conditions on board ships not fit for the task. These and other tales from the South Seas make for fascinating reading. 8vo. Illus.history & exploration of the Coral Sea, Great Barrier Reef, Cook, Flinders, bizarre stories etc. Original; illustrated dust jacket - Fine . Over olive coloured cloth covered end boards. Near fine condition. 146pp 270 x 190 mm