Publication

2005 - Timewell Press, London, England

Language

English

Word Count

67,500 words, Guess

Page Count

270 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
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Classifications

  • DDC996.2/1092
  • LCCDU870 .O443 2005
  • DDCB

Description

This is the vivid account of the tragedy of England's first black celebrity, the 'noble savage' who became the toast of London society only to be spurned by his own people. But, as the subject of Reynolds' most celebrated painting, Omai has achieved immortality.

Subjects

Topics

Omai.BiographyDiscovery and explorationSociety Islands (French Polynesia) -- Biography.Society Islands(French Polynesia) -- Discovery and exploration.

People

Genres

  • Biography.

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