Author: ALEXANDER, MICHAEL
Title: OMAI 'NOBLE SAVAGE'.
Description: London. Collins & Harvill Press, 1977., First edition. Biography of the young Tahitian who was brought to London in 1774. Befriended by Captain Cook and Joseph Banks, he soon bcame popular in society with his natural charm & sense of humour. He was introduced to King George III, and painted by the top artists. 222 pages including bibliography, with 14 b./w. photographs of paintings, prints & engravings. Near fine except an old price written in pencil of £5, & erased, is still fainly visible on the top corner of half-title page. Near fine d./w., priced £5.95. 8½" x 5½" ISBN 0002626101. 1977

Keywords: Omai Tahiti Captain Cook Joseph Banks Tonga New Zealand Tupia


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