Later editions have title: Polynesian researches, during a residence of nearly eight years in the Society and Sandwich Islands. ; v. 1. Edible vegetables and fruits (p. 348-379). ; Mode of access: Internet.
Wood-engraved in-text ill. Plates are stipple engravings or steel engravings by: J. Davies, W. Le Pettit, H. Robinson, B. Winkles, Woolnorth. They are after: Capt. Robert Elliot R.N., F. Finch, R. Smirke R.A. The two maps ("Polynesia," "Georgian & Society Islands") are drawn and engraved by J. & C. Walker. Plates have pale blue guard tissues. ; Mode of access: Internet. ; Centered on front pastedowns of Getty copy are armorial bookplates of: Barne. T.p.'s of both vols. inscribed: Frederick Barne, Dunwick, August 6th, 1868. Pencilled inscription following author statement on t.p. of v. 1: Nalesworth, Gloucestershire.
Plate no. XL in atlas is duplicated with different coloring. ; Most of the plates are hand-colored. ; The lithographed title page in v. 1 is counted as a plate, the 4 folded leaves are letterpress tables. ; Includes errata. ; Each part with lithographed title page. ; Vol. 1: 204 p., [6] leaves of plates (4 folded); v. 2: 146, 20 p. ; Mode of access: Internet. ; Binding: marbled paper over boards; half calf; red morocco label with gilt title on spine; edges stained red; bookplate of Adam Politzer (1835-1920) on front pastedowns.
In November 1806, the damaged Port-au-Prince arrived at what Captain Cook had called the Friendly Islands. William Charles Mariner (1791–1853) was among the few crew members spared by the native inhabitants. He lived there for four years. Published in 1818, this two-volume second edition offers an important early insight into Tongan customs and language. As editor John Martin (1789–1869) explains, the structure of a nation's language is vital to the consideration of its history. So successful was the first edition of 1817 - expanded upon here to include 'generally corroborative, and in a few instances somewhat corrective' information from another erstwhile inhabitant - that within months of its publication a French translation appeared; German and American editions soon followed. Volume 2 covers diverse aspects of Tongan society, from its music to notions of the soul, and includes a detailed grammar of the language and 2,000 words of vocabulary
In November 1806, the damaged Port-au-Prince arrived at what Captain Cook had called the Friendly Islands. William Charles Mariner (1791–1853) was among the few crew members spared by the native inhabitants. He lived there for four years. Published in 1818, this two-volume second edition offers an important early insight into Tongan customs and language. As editor John Martin (1789–1869) explains, the structure of a nation's language is vital to the consideration of its history. So successful was the first edition of 1817 - expanded upon here to include 'generally corroborative, and in a few instances somewhat corrective' information from another erstwhile inhabitant - that within months of its publication a French translation appeared; German and American editions soon followed. Volume 1 comprises Martin's extensive introduction, the story of the ship's voyage and destruction, and an account of Mariner's stay on the islands and the events leading to his departure