Polynesian Researches During a Residence of Nearly Six Years in the South Sea Islands |
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Author:
| Ellis, William |
Series title: | Cambridge Library Collection - History of Oceania Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-108-06587-0 |
Publication Date: | Nov 2013 |
Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $65.99 |
Book Description:
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While in the Society Islands, British missionary William Ellis (1794-1872) keenly observed indigenous Polynesian life and customs that were already shifting under Western influences. Published in 1829, this two-volume collection records his admiration of an inventive and complex culture, alongside his horror at its polytheistic rituals.
While in the Society Islands, British missionary William Ellis (1794-1872) keenly observed indigenous Polynesian life and customs that were already shifting under Western influences. Published in 1829, this two-volume collection records his admiration of an inventive and complex culture, alongside his horror at its polytheistic rituals.