haupupuu

Updated: May 15, 2025

Haupupuu, who built the boat, a young man with the features of Bonaparte and a blase expression, was at the bow, and three other Marquesans, with the two Paumotan boys, handled the oars. There was no wind and they rowed all the way, spurting often for love of excitement.

Frederick O'Brien - White Shadows in the South Seas