book chapter

Account of Tonga, 1777

. the voyage of the resolution and discovery, 1776-1780 (2) • Published In 1967 • Pages: 1301-1313

By: Clerke, Charles.

Abstract
This source is the journal of the master of the DISCOVERY, in charge of the voyage after Cook's death. A number of topics are covered briefly, such as the relationship between Finau I and Pau (the Tui Tonga), ceremonies of welcome, an account of an Inasi ceremony, and other brief topics.
Subjects
History
Classes
Behavior toward non-relatives
Districts
Chief executive
Executive household
Taxation and public income
culture
Tongans
HRAF PubDate
2006
Region
Oceania
Sub Region
Polynesia
Document Type
book chapter
Evaluation
Creator Types
Government Official
Explorer
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Martin J. Malone; Eleanor C. Swanson; 1978
Field Date
1777
Coverage Date
1777
Coverage Place
Tonga
Notes
Charles Clerke
Includes bibliographical references
LCCN
56006658
LCSH
Tongans