Polynesian Researches During a Residence of Nearly Eight Years in the Society and Sandwich Islands. 4-vol. set Complete

by William Ellis

$500 · Offered by Eric Chaim Kline Bookseller

London: Fisher, Son, & Jackson, 1831-1834. Second edition completely revised and greatly expanded. Hardcover. 12mo. XVI, 414, 438, 407, 471pp. 3/4 crushed morocco over decorative cloth. Frontispiece portrait of Pomare. Engraved half-title page in each volume. Fascinating narrative of the author's journey in Polynesia where he spent a number of years, endeavoring to promote the knowledge of Christianity among the natives.

• Binding: Leather

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