Account of the natives of the tonga islands, in the south pacific ocean, an: with an original grammar and vocabulary of their language
Auteur :
Mariner, William
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9781108057554
Date de publication :
15 nov. 2012
Dimensions :
21,6 x 14,0 x 2,8 cm
Poids :
630 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
In November 1806, the Port-au-Prince arrived at the Friendly Islands. William Charles Mariner (1791–1853) was among the few crew members spared by the native inhabitants, and lived there for four years. This two-volume second edition of his observations, published in 1818, offers an important early insight into Tongan customs and language.