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  • The island of Tongatapu (Tonga), visited by Cook on his second voyage, 1772-1775. Engraving by W. Byrne, 1777, after W. Hodges.
  • A gathering at the ceremonial drinking of kava and obeisance to the king in Tongatapu, Tonga. Engraving by W. Sharp, 1784, after J. Webber.
  • The tomb of Tongamana in Tonga, with people standing in the foreground. Lithograph by L.A. Asselineau and V. Adam after L.A. de Sainson, ca. 1833.
  • A boxing match in Tonga witnessed by Captain Cook. Engraving by J. Taylor, 1782, after J. Webber, 1778.
  • Captain Cook landing on 'Eua Island, Tonga, welcomed by its inhabitants. Engraving by J.K. Sherwin, 1777, after W. Hodges.
  • Fatafehi Paulaho, King (Tui) of Tonga, wearing an elaborate headdress of feathers. Engraving by J. Hall, 1784, after J. Webber, 1777.
  • Catamarans and a canoe in Tonga, Polynesia, encountered by Captain Cook on his second voyage, 1772-1775. Engraving by W. Watts, 1777, after W. Hodges.