The orphan, the uninhabited, and the archbishop : narratives of discovery and possession -- An unsettled settlement : narratives of promise and menace -- Encountering Japan : narratives of possession and reclamation -- Naturalized foreigners : narratives of nation and modernity -- Christianity, colonialism, and community : narratives of spectacle and religion -- Strangers at home : narratives of suspicion and conflict -- A world apart : narratives of identity
Summary
"This book examines the social and cultural history of the Bonin Islands and its inhabitants from the first settlements in the early nineteenth century to today. It provides a critical approach to understanding how communities create local narratives while located between powerful nations and national discourses"--Provided by publisher
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes
Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on March 14, 2016)
