South Seas Collection

FREDERICK O BRIEN (1869-1932). American writer. O Brien on Samoa, 1915, doing research for his book White Shadows in the South Seas. 1919

Weddell seal, Leptonychotes weddellii (Sea leopard, Phoca leopardina). South Seas
FLO4989120 Weddell seal, Leptonychotes weddellii (Sea leopard, Phoca leopardina). South Seas. From a specimen in Edinburgh Royal Museum. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

South American sea lion, Otaria flavescens (Sea lion of the South Seas, Otaria jubata, according to Forster)
FLO4989138 South American sea lion, Otaria flavescens (Sea lion of the South Seas, Otaria jubata, according to Forster). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Dried Vanilla beans, Moorea, French Polynesia, South Seas

Eine Reise nach Moorea, 1980er Jahre. A trip to Moorea, 1980s

Life on Tahiti, one of the Polynesian Islands, French Polynesia, in the Pacific Ocean. Tahiti is the largest island of the Windward group of the Society Islands in French Polynesia

Pandanus, Moorea, French Polynesia, South Seas

Boat Excursion, Mount Otemanu, Saint Regis Bora Bora Resort, Bora Bora, French Polynesia PR

Coconut, Saint Regis Bora Bora Resort, Bora Bora, French Polynesia, South Seas

Vanilla beans, Moorea, French Polynesia, South Seas

Missionary ship the Duff arriving at Otaheite in the South Sea, published by Kronheim & Co. (colour litho)
1147301 Missionary ship the Duff arriving at Otaheite in the South Sea, published by Kronheim & Co. (colour litho) by British School

Various kinds of instruments, utensils &c of the inhabitants of New Zealand
3610748 Various kinds of instruments, utensils &c of the inhabitants of New Zealand, illustration from A journal of a voyage to the South Seas : in His Majestys ship, the Endeavour

A war canoe of New Zealand, illustration from A journal of a voyage to the South
3610740 A war canoe of New Zealand, illustration from A journal of a voyage to the South Seas : in His Majestys ship, the Endeavour, 1794 (hand-coloured engraving) by Parkinson

A woman and a boy, natives of Otaheite, illustration from
3610723 A woman and a boy, natives of Otaheite, illustration from A journal of a voyage to the South Seas : in His Majestys ship, the Endeavour, 1794 (hand-coloured engraving) by Parkinson

Idol (rave te hiti aamu), 1898 (oil on canvas)
BOO183454 Idol (rave te hiti aamu), 1898 (oil on canvas) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg

Vailima, Tonga, home of Scottish novelist Robert Louis Stevenson, author of Treasure Island (b / w photo)
6015128 Vailima, Tonga, home of Scottish novelist Robert Louis Stevenson, author of Treasure Island (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vailima)

Blessing Vasco da Gamas expedition to the Indian Ocean (litho)
6005045 Blessing Vasco da Gamas expedition to the Indian Ocean (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blessing Vasco da Gamas expedition to the Indian Ocean)

The giants of Easter Island (litho)
STC409047 The giants of Easter Island (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Colosses de l ile de Paques; ); The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Fatata te Moua (At the Foot of the Mountain), 1892 (oil on canvas)
BOO183458 Fatata te Moua (At the Foot of the Mountain), 1892 (oil on canvas) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; French, out of copyright

European missionaries in a Tahitian village, from A Missionary Voyage to
TRV230454 European missionaries in a Tahitian village, from A Missionary Voyage to the Southern Pacific Ocean Performed in the Years 1796-98 in the Ship Duff

Frontispiece from A journal of a voyage to the South Seas
3610751 Frontispiece from A journal of a voyage to the South Seas : in His Majestys ship, the Endeavour, 1794 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); height: 34 cm; Dixson Galleries

Sydney Parkinson, illustration from A journal of a voyage to the South Seas
3610750 Sydney Parkinson, illustration from A journal of a voyage to the South Seas : in His Majestys ship, the Endeavour, 1794 (hand-coloured engraving) by English School

View of an arched rock, illustration from A journal of a voyage to the South Seas
3610746 View of an arched rock, illustration from A journal of a voyage to the South Seas : in His Majestys ship, the Endeavour, 1794 (hand-coloured engraving) by Parkinson

View of a curious arched rock, having a river running under it, Tolago Bay
3610742 View of a curious arched rock, having a river running under it, Tolago Bay, on the East Coast of New Zealand, illustration from A journal of a voyage to the South Seas : in His Majestys ship

The manner in which the New Zealand warriors defy their enemies
3610739 The manner in which the New Zealand warriors defy their enemies, illustration from A journal of a voyage to the South Seas : in His Majestys ship, the Endeavour

Heads of diverse natives, illustration from A journal of a voyage to the South Seas
3610726 Heads of diverse natives, illustration from A journal of a voyage to the South Seas : in His Majestys ship, the Endeavour, 1794 (hand-coloured engraving) by Parkinson

Map of the coast of New Zealand, illustration from
3610747 Map of the coast of New Zealand, illustration from A journal of a voyage to the South Seas : in His Majestys ship, the Endeavour, 1794 (hand-coloured engraving) by Parkinson

The heads of six men, illustration from A journal of a voyage to the South Seas
3610745 The heads of six men, illustration from A journal of a voyage to the South Seas : in His Majestys ship, the Endeavour, 1794 (hand-coloured engraving) by Parkinson

House and plantation of a chief of the island of Otaheite
3610724 House and plantation of a chief of the island of Otaheite, illustration from A journal of a voyage to the South Seas : in His Majestys ship, the Endeavour

Venus Fort, illustration from A journal of a voyage to the South Seas
3610722 Venus Fort, illustration from A journal of a voyage to the South Seas : in His Majestys ship, the Endeavour, 1794 (hand-coloured engraving) by Parkinson

A Native of Otaheite, illustration from A journal of a voyage to the South Seas
3610721 A Native of Otaheite, illustration from A journal of a voyage to the South Seas : in His Majestys ship, the Endeavour, 1794 (hand-coloured engraving) by Parkinson

A Pacific island (coloured engraving)
3630076 A Pacific island (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Pacific island)

Haere Pape, 1892 (oil on canvas)
BRN165304 Haere Pape, 1892 (oil on canvas) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); 91.2x66.4 cm; The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Queen Pomare IV (1827-77) of Tahiti, illustration from Le Mariage de Loti
CHT224686 Queen Pomare IV (1827-77) of Tahiti, illustration from Le Mariage de Loti, Rarahu by Pierre Loti, Paris, Calmann Levy, published 1898 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Loti

Map of the eastern hemisphere, illustration from A journal of a voyage to the South
3610754 Map of the eastern hemisphere, illustration from A journal of a voyage to the South Seas : in His Majestys ship, the Endeavour, 1794 (hand-coloured engraving) by Parkinson

Map of the western hemisphere, illustration from A journal of a voyage to the South
3610752 Map of the western hemisphere, illustration from A journal of a voyage to the South Seas : in His Majestys ship, the Endeavour, 1794 (hand-coloured engraving) by Parkinson

The head of a native of Otaheite, illustration from
3610725 The head of a native of Otaheite, illustration from A journal of a voyage to the South Seas : in His Majestys ship, the Endeavour, 1794 (hand-coloured engraving) by Parkinson

A New Zealand warrior and his wife, illustration from
3610741 A New Zealand warrior and his wife, illustration from A journal of a voyage to the South Seas : in His Majestys ship, the Endeavour, 1794 (hand-coloured engraving) by Parkinson

Illustration from A journal of a voyage to the South Seas
3610732 Illustration from A journal of a voyage to the South Seas : in His Majestys ship, the Endeavour, 1794 (hand-coloured engraving) by Parkinson

The Pacific: shipwreck survivors adrift on a raft in the South Seas; forest in New Holland (Australia)
3630082 The Pacific: shipwreck survivors adrift on a raft in the South Seas; forest in New Holland (Australia); a Pacific island (coloured engraving) by German School

A Perspective View of Cocos and Traitors Islands discovered in the Voyages to the South Seas (engraving)
1092942 A Perspective View of Cocos and Traitors Islands discovered in the Voyages to the South Seas (engraving) by English School

Numangatini, King of Mangaia (engraving)
5223939 Numangatini, King of Mangaia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Numangatini, King of Mangaia)

Headhunters of the Solomon Islands (b / w photo)
6015628 Headhunters of the Solomon Islands (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Headhunters of the Solomon Islands)

The Expedition to the South Seas, HMS "Herald, "and the "Torch"Steam Tender (engraving)
1607468 The Expedition to the South Seas, HMS " Herald, " and the " Torch" Steam Tender (engraving) by English School

Misadventures of an Artist in Tonga (engraving)
1046281 Misadventures of an Artist in Tonga (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Misadventures of an Artist in Tonga)

The Sandwich Islands Question, Sketches in the South Seas (engraving)
1052708 The Sandwich Islands Question, Sketches in the South Seas (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sandwich Islands Question)

Head of Otegoongoon, illustration from A journal of a voyage to the South Seas
3610743 Head of Otegoongoon, illustration from A journal of a voyage to the South Seas : in His Majestys ship, the Endeavour, 1794 (hand-coloured engraving) by Parkinson

Illustration from A journal of a voyage to the South Seas
3610736 Illustration from A journal of a voyage to the South Seas : in His Majestys ship, the Endeavour, 1794 (hand-coloured engraving) by Parkinson

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"Exploring the Enchanting South Seas: A Journey through Paradise" Immerse yourself in the captivating allure of the South Seas, as experienced by Frederick O'Brien during his research for his renowned book, "White Shadows in the South Seas. " This American writer's exploration of Samoa in 1915 paved the way for a deeper understanding and appreciation of this tropical paradise. Indulge your senses at the luxurious Saint Regis Bora Bora Resort, nestled amidst breathtaking views of Mount Otemanu. Embark on a boat excursion that takes you on a mesmerizing journey through crystal-clear waters, surrounded by stunning landscapes that seem straight out of a dream. Discover the essence of Polynesia at Pandanus, Moorea - an oasis where time stands still. Lose yourself in its tranquil beauty as you encounter towering coconut trees swaying gently in the breeze. Marvel at vanilla beans growing abundantly on Moorea's fertile land and savor their intoxicating aroma. At Pinapple Plantation, Mount Tohiea, Valle de Gauguin, experience nature's bounty firsthand. Witness lush pineapple fields stretching as far as the eye can see against majestic mountain backdrops. Let your taste buds dance with delight as you savor these succulent fruits bursting with flavor. Transport yourself to another era with historical imagery capturing moments like when missionary ship Duff arrived at Otaheite (now Tahiti) in Kronheim & Co. 's vividly colored lithograph. Gain insight into indigenous cultures through various instruments and utensils used by New Zealand inhabitants. The South Seas beckon adventurers seeking paradise on Earth – from French Polynesia's idyllic islands to its rich cultural heritage and natural wonders. Embrace this enchanting region where turquoise waters meet pristine white sands under endless blue skies; it is truly a destination that will leave an indelible mark on your soul.