The death of William Gooch : a history's anthropology /Greg Dening.

This book examines the historical record of the death of William Gooch, who was serving as astronomer on board the British supply ship Daedalus when he was killed by Hawaiian warriors in 1792. The author is particularly interested in the 'historical anthropology' of this incident, and explores how its meaning and interpretation have been constructed over time through different accounts and perspectives.