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Women dancing in front of Captain Cook and members of his crew, on the island of Lifuka (Tonga). Engraving by W. Sharp, 1774, after J. Webber, ca. 1782.

A gathering at the ceremonial drinking of kava and obeisance to the king in Tongatapu, Tonga. Engraving by W. Sharp, 1784, after J. Webber.

Captain Cook landing on 'Eua Island, Tonga, welcomed by its inhabitants. Engraving by J.K. Sherwin, 1777, after W. Hodges.

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.

Men dancing in front of Captain Cook and members of his crew, on the island of Lifuka (Tonga). Engraving by W. Sharp, 1784, after J. Webber, ca. 1782.

A fiatooka, or burial place, on Tongatapu island. Engraving by W. Ellis, 1784, after J. Webber, ca. 1783.

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A fiatooka, or burial place, on Tongatapu island. Engraving by W. Ellis, 1784, after J. Webber, ca. 1783.

Captain Cook landing on 'Eua Island, Tonga, welcomed by its inhabitants. Engraving by J.K. Sherwin, 1777, after W. Hodges.

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.

A gathering at the ceremonial drinking of kava and obeisance to the king in Tongatapu, Tonga. Engraving by W. Sharp, 1784, after J. Webber.

Women dancing in front of Captain Cook and members of his crew, on the island of Lifuka (Tonga). Engraving by W. Sharp, 1774, after J. Webber, ca. 1782.