In this delightful travelogue, George Vason offers a charming account of his years living on Tongataboo, one of the 'Friendly Islands' in the South Pacific. From the joys of island life to the challenges of building a life far from home, Vason's narrative is an engrossing and often humorous tale that will transport readers to a place of sunshine, adventure, and beauty.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.