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Polynesian Researches, During a Residence Of Nearly Six Years in the South Sea Islands, Including Descriptions Of the Natural History and Scenery Of t
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Australia & OceaniaGeneral World History
ISBN13: 9781021660664
Publisher: Legare Street Pr
Published: Jul 18 2023
Pages: 568
Weight: 1.73
Height: 1.15 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
In this fascinating travel memoir, author William Ellis describes his experiences living in the South Sea Islands during the early 19th century. Ellis details the natural beauty of the islands, their history and mythology, and the customs and practices of their peoples. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in travelogues, anthropology, and the history of the South Pacific.
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