Kiribati: Aspects of History

Abaiang Abemama accepted adopted American arrived asked Banaba became become believed Beru Betio British brought build Butaritari called chief Christian church coconut colonial Commissioner Council Culture early Ellice especially established European example fight fish followers Gilbert Islands Gilbertese girl given I-Kiribati important increased independence Japanese kaainga killed Kiribati Kuria labour land later leaders leaves live major maneaba marines means meet ment mission missionaries move Nareau the Wise Nonouti northern officials Pacific person phosphate political population reached relatives remained Resident responsibility returned rule Samoa Scheme sent ship social South South Tarawa southern spirits Tabiteuea taken Tarawa things tion took trade traditional trees usually village wanted wars women World