William Mariner (writer)
William Mariner (1791–1853) was an Englishman who lived in the Tonga Islands from 29 November 1806 to (probably) 8 November 1810. He wrote an account of his experiences, Tonga Islands, that is now one of the major sources of information on pre-Christian Tonga.
Read more about William Mariner (writer): Mariner's Sojourn in Tonga, Mariner's Books, Other Books Relating To Mariner
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