Omai: First Polynesian Ambassador To England (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169242449)

Omai: First Polynesian Ambassador To England is a historical non-fiction book written by Thomas Blake Clark. The book tells the fascinating story of Omai, a young Polynesian man who was taken from his home island of Raiatea in the South Pacific by the famous British explorer, Captain James Cook, in 1774. Omai was brought to England, where he was introduced to high society and became a sensation among the British aristocracy.The book chronicles Omai's experiences in England, including his encounters with King George III and other notable figures of the time. It also explores the impact that Omai's visit had on British society, as well as the impact that British culture had on Omai and his people when he returned home.Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, Clark brings to life this remarkable historical figure and sheds new light on the complex relationships between European explorers and the indigenous peoples they encountered during the Age of Exploration. Omai: First Polynesian Ambassador To England is a must-read for anyone interested in history, anthropology, or the cultural exchange between different societies.The True Story Of His Voyage There In 1774 With Captain Cook; Of How He Was Feted By Fanny Burney, Approved By Samuel Johnson, Entertained By Mrs. Thrale And Lord Sandwich And Painted By Sir Joshua Reynold.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Thomas Blake Clark
ISBN-10: 1169242448
ISBN-13: 9781169242449
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 106
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.31d