This historical novel offers a unique approach to understanding early Tongan life. Well researched, this novel portrays the Polynesian life of King Finau Ulukalalla & William Mariner, an English boy who was saved from a massacred crew & became the King's adopted son & military advisor. It will show you the multi-layered society that existed centuries before the white man arrived & guide you into an understanding of the motives & aspirations of an ancient people. This is presented within the framework of Will Mariner's life & experiences from 1806 to 1810. A learning experience as well as a romantic adventure. A one volume trilogy written in the classical narrative style. Chapters include, "The ship," "The People.' "The War," "The Marriage," The Assassination," "The Land" & finally "The Curse," "The Deaths," & "The Love." The volume also presents nine illustrations; a map; a Time Line; a Cast of Characters; the Tongan Alphabet; an Author's Preface; Acknowledgements; an Epilogue; & a Glossary. Suitable for high school, college & general adult reading. Simmons Publishing Company, 915 Cole Street PMB#199, San Francisco, CA 94117-4315, e-mail: angel1_wing1@juno.com
- ISBN:
- 9780966746303
- 9780966746303
- Category:
- Historical Fiction
- Format:
- Hardback
- Publication Date:
- 01-01-1999
- Publisher:
- Simmons Publishing Company
- Country of origin:
- United States
- Dimensions (mm):
- 215.9x139.7mm
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