A grounding theme of the book is its argument that, far than being conservative, Malaitan religions and cultures have always been adaptable and have proved remarkably flexible in accommodating change.

So, too, certain of his confreres in this collection, which is the product of several decades of exploring the Pacific past in archives, by sea, and on foot through most of Oceania.

... Parker , West Strand . Just Published , in 8vo . Vols . XV . and XVI . completing HE WORKS OF LORD BACON , Edited by ... Selwyn in Search of a Daughter , " " Olympia Morata , " & c . " This volume is one of the most delightful ...