Polynesian researches, during a residence of nearly six years in the South Sea Islands, including descriptions of the natural history and scenery of the islands, with remarks on the history, mythology, traditions, government, arts, manners, and customs of the inhabitants /
by William Ellis, missionary to the Society and Sandwich Islands, and author of the "Tour of Hawaii".
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- Language(s)
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English
- Published
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London : Fisher, Son, & Jackson, 1829.
- Note
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Wood-engraved in-text ill. Plates are stipple engravings or steel engravings by: J. Davies, W. Le Pettit, H. Robinson, B. Winkles, Woolnorth. They are after: Capt. Robert Elliot R.N., F. Finch, R. Smirke R.A. The two maps ("Polynesia," "Georgian & Society Islands") are drawn and engraved by J. & C. Walker. Plates have pale blue guard tissues.
- Physical Description
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2 v. :
ill., maps, ports. ;
24 cm.
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