The Marquesan journal of Edward Robarts, 1797-1824
- Description:
- Edward Robarts was among other things whaler, beachcomber, Tahitian rum producer, Tuamotuan pearler, butler in Penang, gardener and policeman in Calcutta. He deserted his ship in 1798 in the Marquesas, and lived there as a native, where he was adopted by the chiefly families, married a chief's daughter, and fought in battle as a Marquesan warrior. He spent longer in the islands than did most eighteenth century beachcombers, and got to know more about Polynesian society than did most other early observers. After leaving the Marquesas Robarts ...
- Display date:
- 2017
- Location:
- French Polynesia
- Format:
- book
- Collections:
- Australian National University Library
- Publisher:
- Australian National University Press
- Content partner:
- Australian National University Library
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- Not specified
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