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Om Polynesian Researches during a Residence of Nearly Six Years in the South Sea Islands

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.

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  • Språk:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781108065399
  • Bindende:
  • Paperback
  • Sider:
  • 602
  • Utgitt:
  • 21 november 2013
  • Dimensjoner:
  • 140x216x34 mm.
  • Vekt:
  • 760 g.
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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.

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