{"product_id":"polynesian-researches-during-a-residence-of-nearly-six-years-in-the-south-sea-islands-paperback-9781108065399","title":"Polynesian Researches during a Residence of Nearly Six Years in the South Sea Islands (Paperback \/ softback) 9781108065399","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003ePolynesian Researches during a Residence of Nearly Six Years in the South Sea Islands\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBritish missionary William Ellis (1794–1872) preserved vivid, invaluable accounts of indigenous Polynesian life in this two-volume work, published in 1829.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eWilliam Ellis (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108065399, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 21 November 2013\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e602 pages, 13 b\/w illus.  1 map\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 14 x 3.4 cm, 0.76 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eFrom humble origins, and trained by the London Missionary Society in theology, printing and rudimentary medicine, William Ellis (1794–1872) sailed for the Society Islands in 1816. He found himself at the cusp of major cultural change as Western influences affected the indigenous Polynesians. During his time there, Ellis became a skilled linguist and able chronicler of the traditional yet rapidly shifting way of life. He succeeded in capturing vivid stories of a leisured people who, without written language, had developed a rich oral tradition, social structure and belief system. Published in 1829, this two-volume collection proved to be an important reference work, notably for its natural history; it soon accompanied Darwin aboard the Beagle. In Volume 2, Ellis moves between Huahine and Raiatea, giving further background on the existing customs and polytheistic rituals, contrasted with the introduction of Western religion, dress, schools, housing, medicine and law.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. Voyage to Raiatea\u003cbr\u003e 2. Origin of the inhabitants of the South Sea Islands\u003cbr\u003e 3. General state of society\u003cbr\u003e 4. Schools erected in Huahine\u003cbr\u003e 5. Improved circumstances of the females\u003cbr\u003e 6. Public assemblies during the week\u003cbr\u003e 7. Station at Maeva\u003cbr\u003e 8. Description of Polynesian idols\u003cbr\u003e 9. Increased desire for books\u003cbr\u003e 10. Former diseases in the islands comparatively few and mild\u003cbr\u003e 11. General view of a Christian church\u003cbr\u003e 12. Government of the South Sea Islands\u003cbr\u003e 13. Power of the chiefs and proprietors of land\u003cbr\u003e 14. Pomare's proposed restrictions on barter\u003cbr\u003e 15. Promulgation of the new code of laws in Huahine\u003cbr\u003e 16. Visit from the Windward Islands\u003cbr\u003e 17. Singular custom of the chiefs in marching to battle\u003cbr\u003e 18. Arrival of the deputation at Tahiti\u003cbr\u003e 19. Voyage to Borabora.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: History of science [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on History of science\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22History%20of%20science%20%5BPDX%5D%22\"\u003ePDX\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46266152026392,"sku":"9781108065399","price":49.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108065399i_3e42f724-a6bf-41b0-95eb-a9dd3dc9684b.jpg?v=1696748582","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/polynesian-researches-during-a-residence-of-nearly-six-years-in-the-south-sea-islands-paperback-9781108065399","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}