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View of Middleburgh, one of the Friendly Islands S. Sea

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Date

[1779]

Artist

William Wade Ellis (1751-1785)

Collection

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image Link

https://natlib.govt.nz/records/23212348

Description

Shows profile of 'Eua Island with trees including coconut palms on lower slopes, viewed from the sea

Page reference (33) on lower left corner refers to text in Ellis W. An authentic narrative of a voyage performed by Captain Cook and Captain Clerke. 1782.

Drawn on Cook's third circumnavigation.

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All Rights Reserved

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Alexander Turnbull Library

Location

ʻEua, Tonga

Country

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Hills
Fields
Trees

Category

Landscapes & Seascapes

TWW Comment

Eua was named Middelburg Island, after the Dutch city of Middelburg, Zeeland. (Wikipedia)

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