Polynesian Researches, During a Residence of Nearly Eight Years in the Society and Sandwich Islands, Volume 1Fischer son and Jackson, 1831 |
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... islands of the South Sea . In this latter part of the world the author spent a number of years , endeavouring to promote the knowledge of Christianity among the natives ; and while engaged in this pursuit , he regarded it as perfectly ...
... islands of the South Sea . In this latter part of the world the author spent a number of years , endeavouring to promote the knowledge of Christianity among the natives ; and while engaged in this pursuit , he regarded it as perfectly ...
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... Islands - Origin of their designation - Number , names , and relative situation of the islands - Key to the ... South Sea Islands - Unsuccessful attempts to introduce wheat - Introduction of coffee- Native and foreign flowers - Tradition ...
... Islands - Origin of their designation - Number , names , and relative situation of the islands - Key to the ... South Sea Islands - Unsuccessful attempts to introduce wheat - Introduction of coffee- Native and foreign flowers - Tradition ...
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... South Sea Islands - Albatross - Pigeons - Domestic fowls - Number and variety of fish on the coasts , and in the lakes and rivers . CHAP . IV . FROM PAGE 78 TO PAGE 100 . Inhabitants of the islands of the Pacific - Oceanic ne- groes ...
... South Sea Islands - Albatross - Pigeons - Domestic fowls - Number and variety of fish on the coasts , and in the lakes and rivers . CHAP . IV . FROM PAGE 78 TO PAGE 100 . Inhabitants of the islands of the Pacific - Oceanic ne- groes ...
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... South Sea Islands - Polynesian war - god - Religious ceremonies and human sacrifices , prior to the commencement of hostilities - National councils - Mustering of forces - Emblems of the gods taken to the war - Strength of their fleets ...
... South Sea Islands - Polynesian war - god - Religious ceremonies and human sacrifices , prior to the commencement of hostilities - National councils - Mustering of forces - Emblems of the gods taken to the war - Strength of their fleets ...
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... Islands - Origin of their designation - Number , names , and relative ... ocean in the world , extend- ing over more than one - third of the surface of our globe ... South Sea , accomplished what Columbus , notwithstanding his splendid ...
... Islands - Origin of their designation - Number , names , and relative ... ocean in the world , extend- ing over more than one - third of the surface of our globe ... South Sea , accomplished what Columbus , notwithstanding his splendid ...
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