A well-illustrated account of the remote Cocos (Keeling) Islands in the Indian Ocean, covering history, settlement, culture, and island life. Produced with Bicentennial funding and featuring period photographs and first-hand research.
Condition
Good used condition
Light wear and surface scuffing to covers
Internally clean
Binding solid
Details
Author: Pauline Bunce
Title: The Cocos (Keeling) Islands: Australian Atolls in the Indian Ocean
Publisher: Jacaranda Press
Year: 1988
Format: Softcover
ISBN: 0 7016 2457 4
Content highlights
– History of settlement and Clunies-Ross family era
– Social life and culture of Cocos Malay community
– World War II and strategic significance
– Period photographs and documentation
– Australian Indian Ocean territory study
