Omai
Source: A Voyage Towards the South Pole, Joyner Rare G420/C66/1777 Staff Person: Ralph Scott Description: The image above is of Omai (ca.1751-ca 1779) Omai (ca.1751-ca. 1779) was the first Polynesian brought back to England by Captain James Cook (1726-1779) following his 1772-1775 around the world voyage. It was thought by English followers of the Enlightenment [...]