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Date 1829

Associated Places Polynesia

1. Narrative and successful result of a voyage in the South Seas : performed by order of the government of British India, to ascertain the actual fate of La Pérouse's expedition : interspersed with accounts of the religion, manners, customs, and cannibal practices of the South Sea Islanders / by the Chevalier Capt. P. Dillon, member of the Legion of Honour, of the Asiatic Society of Bengal, and of the Geographical Society of Paris: Commander of the Hon. East-India Company's ship Research.

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Creator:: Dillon, Peter, 1785–1847
Date:: 1829
Physical Description:: 2 v. : ill., map ; 24 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

2. 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 the inhabitants. By William Ellis ...

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Creator:: Ellis, William, 1794–1872
Date:: 1829
Physical Description:: 2 v. fronts. (incl. port.) ill., plates, maps (part fold.) 24 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts