New Hebrides: Islands of Ashes and Coral by Coral-Tours Mélanésie

A vintage illustrated portrait of Pacific island life

Good Condition - Covers heavily scuffed/marked, pale rear grubby, spotted and discoloured.Edges/corners rubbed and chipped, page edges toned/marked; text clear and readable.

Explore the New Hebrides through an illustrated volume that captures the islands during the era of their joint British and French administration. Photographs and descriptive text introduce volcanic landscapes, island communities, cultural objects and scenes of settlement and travel. Images of Ambrym's dramatic volcanic environment sit alongside views of buildings, waterfronts and places associated with visitors, giving a sense of the contrasts that shape the archipelago's presentation. Background material considers aspects of administration and population, reflecting the concerns and terminology of the period. The islands are now known as Vanuatu, and the book's earlier perspective gives it added historical interest. Combining a travel-oriented introduction with photographic documentation, it offers a distinctive window onto a Pacific destination before independence.