Adventures in Development

This book is a story of travel and adventure among the scattered and isolated islands of the Cook Islands. It should find wide readership, particularly among travel and adventure enthusiasts, sociologists and rural development specialists. Readers will learn about these islands and the rich cultural heritage of their delightful people. They will share in the details of the author's life on the main island of Rarotonga, join him on perilous voyages to the distant islands of the north, follow the drama of his social interactions and share in the thrilling and sometimes embarrassing experiences.