Download or read book British Policy in the South Pacific, 1786-1893 written by John M. Ward and published by Praeger. This book was released on 1948 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book traces British policy towards the South Pacific islands from 1786 through 1893, emphasizing the official attitude towards the missionaries and other British residents, the loss of the East India Company monopoly, the first attempts at island government, and the establishment of colonial rule.