In 1806 the English privateer Port au Prince anchored in the South Pacific kingdom of Tonga; seeking food and help. Instead; they were attacked by the Tongans. Half the crew was massacred and thrown to the sharks; the rest were enslaved. Fourteen-year-old William Mariner was adopted into the family of Finau 'ulukalala; the powerful and charismatic king of the islands. Mariner spent four years in Tonga; participating in Finau's wars; managing a plantation; and learning all he could of the language; customs; history; and politics of the Tongan people. After he returned to England in 1810; he met Dr. John Martin; who took down his story and published his remarkable tale. This edition is a reprint of both volumes of the complete text of the Third Edition of the book; published in Edinburgh in 1827.
#1289148 in Books 2014-09-05 2014-09-05Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.27 x 1.31 x 6.40l; .0 #File Name: 1455618837392 pages
Review
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Enlightening LincolnBy Ted D. AyresI have read multiple books about Abraham Lincoln (and the Civil War era); but Mr. Allendorf's book provided me with new information and insights.The book is well-researched and heavily footnoted; there is also a comprehensive biblography. Using the words of the principals themselves; Mr. Allendorf tells a compelling tale of the friendship of two Illinois attorneys; Abraham Lincoln and Gustav Koerner. While these two individuals could not have been more different in their upbringing and education (and their respective pathways to the legal profession); they forged a friendship in which Mr. Koerner ultimately placed a significant role in Lincoln's journey to the White House.In setting the stage; the author reviews the European and German history that precipitated the exodus of many Germans to the United States in the early and middle 19th Century. He also provides interesting insights into American history leading up to the Civil War; with much emphasis on the Midwestern states of Kansas; Missouri; Illinois and Indiana. Interestly; immigration was a topic of discussion in those days as well.In addition to describing the U.S.A. as it was in the years before the Civil War; Mr. Allendorf illuminates the politcal strategies of individuals such as Stephen Douglas; Edward Bates; William Seward and Salmon P. Chase (in this regard; see Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin). While Mr. Lincoln always provides a rich foundation for a story; I was intrigued to learn about Mr. Koerner (who servied on the Illinos Supreme Court) and his fellow countrymen's influence on American history.I recommend your consideration of this book; enjoy.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Donald Allendorf makes a solid case for the importance of ...By Jack Le ChienDonald Allendorf makes a solid case for the importance of German Americans in the electoral success of Abraham Lincoln after Lincoln emerges as an anti-slavery spokesman. Gustave Koerner was committed to Lincoln's candidacy and when others suggested a different candidate; Koerner responded "we must make them understand Lincoln is our man." Koerner's reference point for analyzing Lincoln's abilities came during Koerner's term on the Illinois Supreme Court when Lincoln argued cases before Koerner. The two later would be co-counsels on several railroad cases; an opportunity to enrich their career and personal experiences. Koerner's two volume "Memoirs" illuminate Allendorf's text. History is written from varied angles and this book provides a detailed version of German immigrant support for Lincoln's career.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful book! A fresh new insight into a man ...By Chris MershonWonderful book! A fresh new insight into a man who has had so much written about him. Well worth the buy!
