About “An account of the Pelew Islands”
An account of the journey of the Antelope which was shipwrecked off the coast of the Palau Islands details the first extensive contact of Palauans with Westerners, describing the experiences of the crew on the Palau Islands, including their friendship and high adventure. The narrative includes the return of the crew to England with Lee Boo, Prince of Coorooraa, one of the sons of Abba Thulle, king of Coorooraa (= Kururaa = Koror Island), and records the death of Lee Boo from smallpox.
Book details
- Published
- 1788
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How many pages is An account of the Pelew Islands?
An account of the Pelew Islands by George Keate has 408 pages.