Author: William Mariner
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ethnology
Languages : en
Pages : 638
Book Description
An Account of the Natives of the Tonga Islands, in the South Pacific Ocean. Compiled and Arranged from the Extensive Communications of Mr. William Mariner, ... by John Martin, M. D.
An Account of the Natives of the Tonga Islands in the South Pacific Ocean
Author: William Mariner
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ethnology
Languages : en
Pages : 638
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ethnology
Languages : en
Pages : 638
Book Description
An Account of the Natives of the Tonga Islands in the South Pacific Ocean
Author: Nigel Statham
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000755223
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 752
Book Description
John Martin (1789-1869) was a London-based, Edinburgh-educated physician interested in anthropological matters. This is his only book. He was inspired to write it by a chance encounter with its subject, William Mariner (1791-1853) who spent four years (1806-1810) in Tonga, in the South Pacific, one of the earliest European residents at a time before European influence disturbance or modification society. Mariner, an extraordinarily mature and perceptive youth, became thoroughly imbued with Tongan language and culture as the adopted son of the most powerful chief in Tonga. Thanks to Martin’s intelligent engagement with Mariner resulted in a compelling narrative and a comprehensive account of Tongan society which became a classic. Often celebrated as an extraordinary real-life adventure story, it is a pioneering work of anthropology, and for 200 years it has been a primary and authoritative source for research into Tongan history and culture.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000755223
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 752
Book Description
John Martin (1789-1869) was a London-based, Edinburgh-educated physician interested in anthropological matters. This is his only book. He was inspired to write it by a chance encounter with its subject, William Mariner (1791-1853) who spent four years (1806-1810) in Tonga, in the South Pacific, one of the earliest European residents at a time before European influence disturbance or modification society. Mariner, an extraordinarily mature and perceptive youth, became thoroughly imbued with Tongan language and culture as the adopted son of the most powerful chief in Tonga. Thanks to Martin’s intelligent engagement with Mariner resulted in a compelling narrative and a comprehensive account of Tongan society which became a classic. Often celebrated as an extraordinary real-life adventure story, it is a pioneering work of anthropology, and for 200 years it has been a primary and authoritative source for research into Tongan history and culture.
An Account of the Natives of the Tonga Islands, in the South Pacific Ocean
Author: William Mariner
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ethnology
Languages : en
Pages : 632
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ethnology
Languages : en
Pages : 632
Book Description
An Account of the Natives of the Tonga Islands
Author: William Mariner
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ethnology
Languages : en
Pages : 508
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ethnology
Languages : en
Pages : 508
Book Description
An Account of the Natives of the Tonga Islands, in the South Pacific Ocean
Author: William Mariner
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ethnology
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ethnology
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description