Queen Pomare And Her Country

by George Pritchard

Book Overview

This fascinating book provides a firsthand account of life in Tahiti in the early 19th century, based on the experiences of George Pritchard, a British consul who lived and worked on the island. The book focuses in particular on Pomare, the powerful queen of Tahiti, and her efforts to maintain a measure of autonomy and independence in the face of European colonization. Pritchard's observations of Tahitian culture and society are detailed and insightful,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1021183954
• ISBN13: 9781021183958
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 110 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.1" x 9.2"