Journal of George Platt, Borabora [Bora-Bora], Hervey Islands and Austral Islands, 1829-1830

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Journal of George Platt, December 1829 - March 1830, describing his journey from Borabora to the Hervey Islands [Cook Islands] and Austral Islands to visit Aaron Buzacott and Charles Pitman at Rarotonga, and to convey native teachers to some other of the islands. Records the history of the introduction of Christianity to the Hervey Islands. Visits the islands of Rarotonga, Mangaia, Mauki [Mauke], Atiu, Aitutake [Aitutaki], Rimataru [Rimatara] and Rurutu.

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CWM South Seas Journals FBN 35

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