Journal of William Ellis: Narrative of a Tour of Hawaii, or Owhyhee; with Remarks on the History, Traditions, Manners, Customs, and Language of the Inhabitants of the Sandwich Islands.

Ellis, William.

Published by Charles E. Tuttle Company, Rutland, Vermont & Tokyo, Japan, 1979

About this Item

8.75" x 5.5". 363pp. Blue cloth hardback with gilt spine lettering, in dust wrapper. Mild soiling to front board, else near fine condition; the jacket is quite nice with just a touch of soiling and a lightly faded spine. Ellis was a missionary who visited Hawaii in 1822-23. With several illustrations from engravings. This interesting work includes much on native life in the South Seas, whaling and fishing, the spread of Christianity, indigenous religion, and more. Seller Inventory # 10810

Bibliographic Details

Title: Journal of William Ellis: Narrative of a ...

Publisher: Charles E. Tuttle Company, Rutland, Vermont & Tokyo, Japan

Publication Date: 1979

Binding: Hardcover

Edition: First edition thus.