An account of the Pelew Islands
An account of the Pelew Islands1788
About this book
Account of the journey of the Antelope which was shipwrecked off the coast of the Palau Islands; the first extensive contact of Palauans with Westerners; the experiences of the crew on the Palau Islands, friendship and high adventure; and their return to England with Lee Boo, Prince of Coorooraa (1764-1784), one of the sons of Abba Thulle, king of Coorooraa (= Kururaa = Koror Island); and of the death of Lee Boo from smallpox.
Details
- First published
- 1788
- OL Work ID
- OL1653700W
Subjects
Antelope (Packet)Antelope (Ship)Panther (Ship)Endeavour (Ship)Discovery and explorationExpeditionsDescription and travelTravel writingShipwrecksGeographyGlossariesVocabulariesDictionariesetc""Palauan languageHistory -- AustraliaHistory -- OceaniaHistory -- New Zealand