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| #1718354 in Books | 2010-11-18 | Original language:English | PDF # 1 | 9.75 x6.25 x1.00l,1.26 | File type: PDF | 255 pages||3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.| A masterful biography|By lscollison|In this beautifully produced book Joan Druett has portrayed a nearly forgotten Tahitian who played an important role in 18th century British exploration -- and in the fate of his own people. Tupaia was a Polynesian priest, navigator and political leader who sailed with Captain James Cook on his first voyage in the HM Bark Endeavour. From Booklist|Author of maritime histories and the Wiki Coffin nautical mysteries, Druett resurrects a figure encountered on Tahiti by eighteenth-century British explorers Samuel Wallis, James Cook, and botanist J
This book offers a biography of the unacknowledged Tahitian navigator who was essential to the success and eventual fame of Captain Cook's historic voyage on the Endeavour.
• A detailed, four-year chronology from 1767–1770
• Six pieces of iconic artwork created by Tupaia himself are included, providing a rare glimpse into a long-gone people
• An image of Tupaia's chart, drawn to demonstrate his vast knowledge of the P...
You can specify the type of files you want, for your gadget.Tupaia: Captain Cook's Polynesian Navigator | Joan Druett. A good, fresh read, highly recommended.
