Objects from the Hawaiian Islands. Engraving by J. Record, 1784, after J. Webber.

A canoe with men from the Hawaiian Islands wearing masks, encountered by Captain Cook on his third voyage (1777-1780). Engraving by C. Grignion, 1784, after J. Webber.

A young woman from the Hawaiian Islands. Engraving by J.K. Sherwin after J. Webber, 17--.

The Hawaiian chief Kana'ina (Kaneena) wearing a feather helmet. Engraving by J.K. Sherwin, 1784, after J. Webber.

Hawaiians with King Tereoboo rowing towards Captain Cook's ships to greet Cook the day after his return to Hawaii. Engraving by B.T. Pouncy, 1784, after J. Webber.

The death of Captain Cook in Hawaii. Engraving by F. Bartolozzi and  W. Byrne after J. Webber.

A man from the Hawaiian Islands wearing a mask; encountered by Captain Cook on his third voyage (1777-1780). Engraving by T. Cook after J. Webber, 1780/1785.

The shore of Kealakekua in Hawaii. Engraving by W. Byrne, 1784, after J. Webber, 17--.

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4 unnumbered leaves, 480 pages, 8 plates : frontispiece (portrait), plates, illustrations, 2 folded maps ; (8vo)

Narrative of a tour through Hawaii, or, Owhyhee: with observations on the natural of the Sandwich Islands. And remarks on the manners, customs, traditions, history, and language of the inhabitants / By William Ellis.

1 print : engraving ; platemark 29.8 x 20.8 cm

A man from the Hawaiian Islands dancing; encountered by Captain Cook during his third voyage (1777-1780). Engraving by C. Grignion after J. Webber, 1780/1785.

Damien : the lepers' friend / [John R. Milsome].

A double canoe with an upright sail, holding ten rowers wearing gourd helmets

1 print : engraving ; platemark 25.8 x 40.4 cm

This amateur film, which has been edited semi-professionally with additional intertitles and maps to orientate the viewer, consists of footage shot in the third part of the BMA's World Tour as they travel onwards. The group travel have left San Francisco and arrive at Honolulu on board the MV Aorangi; the arrival is filmed from the ship looking at the coastal landscape. The ladies of the party are wearing lei (garlands). The group stay at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Waikiki Beach; the setting is right on the beach and in lush tropical gardens. The party visit a village where women are making skirts from palm leaves for the tourists. There is then an amusing lesson in hula dancing. The villagers put on a performance. In a coconut grove, native peoples demonstrate going up a tree. Indigenous people are seen surfing on long wooden boards and boys dive from a jetty. Leaving Hawaii, there's various shots on deck including a baby in a baby bouncer! As the ship crosses the meridian, 'Father Neptune' appears to initiate people who haven't crossed it before; the deck is crowded with onlookers. Various people are tipped upside down into a pool. The party arrive in Fiji; they are greeted by a local band and dancing and fire-walking. The party then disembark for Auckland, New Zealand. In Auckland, the city is seen to be prosperous; the building are described as being 'tall tabernacles of trade'. There are exterior views of St Matthews, the Old Mill in Symonds Street and Grafton Bridge.

1 film reel (18 min.) : silent, black and white The film is turning acetic and is stored in fridge B.

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Narrative of a tour through Hawaii, or, Owhyhee: with observations on the natural of the Sandwich Islands. And remarks on the manners, customs, traditions, history, and language of the inhabitants / By William Ellis.

A man from the Hawaiian Islands dancing; encountered by Captain Cook during his third voyage (1777-1780). Engraving by C. Grignion after J. Webber, 1780/1785.

Damien : the lepers' friend / [John R. Milsome].

A canoe with men from the Hawaiian Islands wearing masks, encountered by Captain Cook on his third voyage (1777-1780). Engraving by C. Grignion, 1784, after J. Webber.

BMA world tour. Part 3.

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Hawaii

Images

Works

Narrative of a tour through Hawaii, or, Owhyhee: with observations on the natural of the Sandwich Islands. And remarks on the manners, customs, traditions, history, and language of the inhabitants / By William Ellis.

A man from the Hawaiian Islands dancing; encountered by Captain Cook during his third voyage (1777-1780). Engraving by C. Grignion after J. Webber, 1780/1785.

Damien : the lepers' friend / [John R. Milsome].

A canoe with men from the Hawaiian Islands wearing masks, encountered by Captain Cook on his third voyage (1777-1780). Engraving by C. Grignion, 1784, after J. Webber.

BMA world tour. Part 3.

Wellcome Collection

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