Herman Melville 
Omoo: Adventures in the South Seas 

Omoo: A Narrative of the South Seas (pronounced OH-moo) is Herman Melville’s sequel to Typee, and, as such, was also autobiographical. After leaving Nuku Hiva, the main character ships aboard a whaling vessel which makes its way to Tahiti, after which there is a mutiny and the majority of the crew are imprisoned on Tahiti. The book follows the actions of the narrator as he explores Tahiti and remarks on their customs and way of life. (from wikipedia.com)