Farewell to the King

Toki Ukamea: The story of William Mariner by Richard Wolfgramm

Sep 7, 202100:55:41Society & Culture

Shortly after his daughter Saumailagi passed away, Finau 'Ulukālala falls ill during the post-funeral celebrations. From Mariner's description of his condition, it seems like the great warrior king of Vava'u succumbed to...

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