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The Adventures of Tupaia | By Courtney Sina Meredith and Mat Tait

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In this essential book, follow the incredible story of Tupaia, Tahitian priest navigator, who sailed on board the Endeavour with Captain Cook on his first voyage to Aotearoa. The Adventures of Tupaia was written by Courtney Sina Meredith, and stunningly illustrated by Mat Tait.

 

The incredible story of Tupaia, Tahitian priest navigator, who sailed on board the Endeavour with Captain Cook on his first voyage to Aotearoa.

Follow Tupaia as he grows up in Ra'iatea, becoming a high-ranking 'arioi and master navigator. Join him as he meets up with Cook in Tahiti and sails as part of the crew on the Endeavour across the Pacific to Aotearoa. Witness the encounters between tangata whenua and the crew as the ship sails around the coast, and discover the important role Tupaia plays as translator and cultural interpreter.

Written in dramatic prose and verse by Courtney Sina Meredith and stunningly illustrated in graphic style by Mat Tait, this is an essential book for all New Zealanders.

ISBN: 9780947506087
Page: 63
Format: Hardcover
Size: 32 x 26 x 1.3 cm

Size: 32 x 26 x 1.3 cm
Page: 63
Format: Hardcover

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