In this engaging autobiography, Percy Pomo tells the story of his life as a South Sea Islander. Born on a remote island in the Pacific, Percy recounts his childhood, his encounters with traders and missionaries, and his eventual travels to Europe and North America. The book offers a fascinating look at life in the South Pacific during the early 20th century, as well as a unique perspective on the process of acculturation and globalization. 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.