In 1806, British teenager William Mariner was captured by Finau 'ulukalala, ruler of the Kingdom of Tonga in the South Pacific. Mariner spent four years as Finau's adopted son, taking part in their wars, ceremonies, and social life. His vivid account of his adventures forms the best description of Polynesian society before it was altered forever by the coming of the missionaries.
Details
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 2011
- Language
- English
- Category
- History
- Copyright
- All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
- Contributors
- By (author): Brian K. Crawford
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- Format