Among the visitors that afternoon was Mrs. David, a charming and well-read woman, whose book describing an expedition to funafuti, is delightful.
"An Autobiography"
Catherine Helen Spence
Right abreast of the brig, nestling like huge birds' nests in the shade of groves of coconut and bread-fruit trees, were the houses of the principal village in funafuti.
"By Reef and Palm"
Louis Becke
He had come to funafuti from the Pelews, and was now awaiting the return of his firm's vessel to take him back there again.
"By Reef and Palm"
Louis Becke