Pacific Paradises: The Discovery of Tahiti and Hawaii

by Trevor Lummis

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A story of cultures in collision. The reality of the colonisation of Tahiti and Hawaii by western powers is a shameful catalogue of misunderstanding and betrayal. In a final irony, western society now embraces many of the qualities held by the 'noble savages'.
  • ISBN10 0750938935
  • ISBN13 9780750938938
  • Publish Date 17 March 2005
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country GB
  • Imprint The History Press Ltd