Description: This book is a compelling firsthand account of the author’s experiences in the South Seas during the 1840s. The story follows his journey from a captivity among a tribe in the Marquesas Islands, known as the Typees, to a life aboard a whaling ship. The author offers readers a unique glimpse into the world of whaling vessels, exploring the brutal conditions, the diverse and often unruly crews, and the constant threat of mutiny. The book also dives into the complex relationship between Europeans and the Polynesian islanders at this time. The author provides detailed observations of the Tahitians and their customs, as well as the influence of missionary activity on their society. This book serves as a fascinating chronicle of a specific era in maritime history, revealing the harsh realities of life at sea and the cultural clashes that took place between European powers and indigenous peoples. The author's experiences offer a vivid illustration of the shifting cultural landscape of the South Seas, highlighting the impact of globalization and the changing roles of indigenous communities. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Fiction
Intended Audience: Adults
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Type: textbook
Book Title: Omoo a Narrative of Adventures, in the South Seas (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 418 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Item Height: 0.8 in
Publication Year: 2015
Topic: Action & Adventure
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Fiction
Item Weight: 19.7 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: Herman. Melville
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
