ELLIS, William (1794-1872). Narrative of a tour through Hawaii, Or Owhyhee; with remarks on the History, Traditions, Manners, Customs, and Language of the Inhabitants of the Sandwich Islands . London: Published for the Author, by H. Fisher, Son and P. Jackson, 1826. 8vo (215 x 137 mm). Engraved folding map and 7 plates. (Some spotting.) Contemporary half calf gilt, marbled boards, marbled edges (spine a trifle rubbed). FIRST EDITION. "William Ellis was a successful Protestant missionary to the Polynesian Islands, especially in the Society and Hawaiian Islands. This book... contains details relating to Captain Cook's visit and death, and an appendix, 'Remarks on the Hawaiian language'" (Hill). Hill, p.95.
ELLIS, William (1794-1872). Narrative of a tour through Hawaii, Or Owhyhee; with remarks on the History, Traditions, Manners, Customs, and Language of the Inhabitants of the Sandwich Islands . London: Published for the Author, by H. Fisher, Son and P. Jackson, 1826. 8vo (215 x 137 mm). Engraved folding map and 7 plates. (Some spotting.) Contemporary half calf gilt, marbled boards, marbled edges (spine a trifle rubbed). FIRST EDITION. "William Ellis was a successful Protestant missionary to the Polynesian Islands, especially in the Society and Hawaiian Islands. This book... contains details relating to Captain Cook's visit and death, and an appendix, 'Remarks on the Hawaiian language'" (Hill). Hill, p.95.
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