Polynesian Researches, During a Residence Of Nearly Six Years in the South Sea Islands, Including Descriptions Of the Natural History and Scenery Of the Islands, With Remarks On the History, Mythology, Traditions, Government, Arts, Manners, and Customs Of

In this fascinating travel memoir, author William Ellis describes his experiences living in the South Sea Islands during the early 19th century. Ellis details the natural beauty of the islands, their history and mythology, and the customs and practices of their peoples. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in travelogues, anthropology, and the history of the South Pacific.

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