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William Ellis

[English] William Ellis (b. 1794 in London; d. 1872 in London) was an English missionary, explorer and author. He traveled through the Society Islands, Hawaiian Islands and Madagascar, and wrote several books describing his experiences.

[Deutsch] William Ellis (* 1794 in London; † 1872 in London) war ein englischer Missionar, Forschungsreisender und Autor. Er bereiste die Gesellschaftsinseln, Hawaii und MAdagaskar und schrieb darüber mehrere Reiseberichte

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English missionary and author (1794–1872)

Born	29 August 1794
Died	9 June 1872.

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Polynesian researches during a residence of nearly eight years in the Society and Sandwich Islands

by William Ellis
First published in 1829
41 editions, 10 ebooks
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An authentic narrative of a voyage performed by Captain Cook and Captain Clerke, in His Majesty's ships Resolution and Discovery, during the years 1776, 1777, 1778, 1779 and 1780; in search of a North-West passage between the continents of Asia and America ... Including a faithful account of all their discoveries, and the unfortunate death of Captain Cook

by William Ellis
First published in 1782
22 editions, 10 ebooks
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Three visits to Madagascar during the years 1853-1854-1856: including a journey to the capital : with notices of the natural history of the country and of the present civlisation of the people

by William Ellis
First published in 1858
17 editions, 6 ebooks
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A journal of a tour around Hawaii, the largest of the Sandwich Islands.

by William Ellis First published in 1825
6 editions, 1 ebook
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Memoir of Mrs. Mary Mercy Ellis: Wife of Rev. William Ellis, Missionary in the South Seas, and Foreign Secretary of the London Missionary Society; Including Notices of Heathen Society, of the Details of Missionary Life, and the Remarkable Display of Divi

by William Ellis and Rufus Anderson First published in 2018
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The American mission in the Sandwich Islands: a vindication and an appeal, in relation to the proceedings of the Reformed Catholic Mission at Honolulu

by William Ellis First published in 1866
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Visit to the South Seas in the U.S. Ship Vincennes, During the Years 1829 and 1830: With Scenes in Brazil, Peru, Manilla, the Cape of Good Hope and St Helena

by Charles Samuel Stewart and William Ellis First published in 1970
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The martyr church: a narrative of the introduction, progress and triumph of Christianity in Madagascar

by William Ellis First published in 1869
4 editions, 1 ebook
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Madagascar revisited, describing the events of a new reign and the revolution which followed: setting forth also the persecutions endured by the Christians, and their heroic sufferings, with notices of the present state and prospects of the people.

by William Ellis
First published in 1867
4 editions, 3 ebooks
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Narrative of a tour through Hawaii, or, Owhyhee: with observations on the natural of the Sandwich Islands. And remarks on the manners, customs, traditions, history, and language of the inhabitants

by William Ellis First published in 1826
3 editions, 1 ebook
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Polynesian researches, during a residence of nearly six years in the South Sea Islands; including descriptions of the natural history and scenery of the islands--with remarks on the history, mythology, traditions, government, arts, manners, and customs of the inhabitants

by William Ellis
First published in 1829
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The martyr church: a narrative of the introduction, progress, and triumph of Christianity in Madagascar, with notices of personal intercourse and travel in the island

by William Ellis
First published in 1869
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A narrative of a tour through Hawaii, or Owhyhee: with remarks on the history, traditions, manners, customs, and language of the inhabitants of the Sandwich Islands

by William Ellis
First published in 1826
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Polynesian researches, during a residence of nearly six years in the South Sea Islands: including descriptions of the natural history and scenery of the islands, with remarks on the history, mythology, traditions, government, arts, manners, and customs of the inhabitants

by William Ellis First published in 1830
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History of Madagascar.: Comprising also the progress of the Christian mission established in 1818, and an authentic account of the persecution and recent martyrdom of the native Christians.

by William Ellis
First published in 1838
3 editions, 2 ebooks
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Na himeni hoolea: he mau mele ma ka uhane, e hoolea ai na kanaka, na keiki, na ohana, na kula, na ekalesia, ia Iehova, ke Akua e ola'i

by William Ellis and Hiram Bingham I First published in 1837
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Narrative of a tour through Hawaii: or Owhyhee; with observations on the natural of the Sandwich Islands, and remarks on the manners, customs, traditions, history, and language of the inhabitants.

by William Ellis First published in 1827
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Madagascar revisited, describing the events of a new reign and the revolution which followed: setting forth also the persecutions endured ... with notices of the present state and prospects of the people

by William Ellis First published in 1867
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History of Madagascar. Comprising also the progress of the Christian mission established in 1818, and an authentic account of the persecution and recent martyrdom of the native Christians

by William Ellis
First published in 1838
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The martyr Church: a narrative of the introduction, progress, and triumph of Christianity in Madagascar.

by William Ellis First published in 1870
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English missionary and author (1794–1872)

Born	29 August 1794
Died	9 June 1872.

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ID Numbers

OLID: OL1037409A
ISNI: 0000000107770516
Library of Congress Names: n79127899
SBN/ICCU (National Library Service of Italy): PAVV012158
VIAF: 9930620
Wikidata: Q719525
Inventaire.io: wd:Q719525

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Alternative names

Reverend William Ellis
W. Ellis
William. Ellis
Ellis, William

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