Raiatea
Americannoun
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The first half of the visit was supposedly on official business, but from 21 October she stayed on in order to visit her daughter living on the Polynesian island of Raiatea.
From BBC ● Nov. 15, 2023
The first known Polynesian visitor to Britain, Mai came from the island of Raiatea near Tahiti and traveled to England with explorer Captain James Cook in 1774.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 26, 2023
Known as "Omai" in England, Mai was from Raiatea, an island now part of French Polynesia, who travelled from Tahiti to England with Captain James Cook.
From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2023
In a tiny unwired village at the end of an unpaved road ringing the splendid French Polynesian island of Raiatea, I experienced the Rousseau-like ideal of people living simply, in harmony with nature.
From New York Times ● Aug. 31, 2010
The cargo was gladly welcomed at Raiatea, and the desire to purchase European dress was found a great incentive to industry.
From Pioneers and Founders or, Recent Workers in the Mission field by Yonge, Charlotte Mary
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