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... , seems to be the only time in which a variety of facts , con- nected with the former state of the Inhabitants , can be secured ; and to furnish , as far as possible , an authentic record of these , and thus preserve them.
... , seems to be the only time in which a variety of facts , con- nected with the former state of the Inhabitants , can be secured ; and to furnish , as far as possible , an authentic record of these , and thus preserve them.
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... 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 - Eastern Polynesians -- General account of the South Sea Islanders ...
... 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 - Eastern Polynesians -- General account of the South Sea Islanders ...
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... Variety of kinds- Durability and appearance - Methods of dyeing - Mat- ting of Society and Paumotu islanders - Native pillow , seat , dishes , and other articles of household furniture . CHAP . VIII . FROM PAGE 193 TO PAGE 220 . Account ...
... Variety of kinds- Durability and appearance - Methods of dyeing - Mat- ting of Society and Paumotu islanders - Native pillow , seat , dishes , and other articles of household furniture . CHAP . VIII . FROM PAGE 193 TO PAGE 220 . Account ...
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... Variety of figures or patterns - The operation painful , and fre- quently fatal - Marriage contracts - Betrothment - An- cient usages - Ceremonies in the temple - Conduct of the relatives - Prevalence of polygamy . CHAP . XI . FROM PAGE ...
... Variety of figures or patterns - The operation painful , and fre- quently fatal - Marriage contracts - Betrothment - An- cient usages - Ceremonies in the temple - Conduct of the relatives - Prevalence of polygamy . CHAP . XI . FROM PAGE ...
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... variety of substances found in some of the smaller islands is greater than that which is met with in Tahiti , or the Georgian cluster . In Bora- bora there are masses of rock , apparently com- posed of feldspar and quartz ; and in ...
... variety of substances found in some of the smaller islands is greater than that which is met with in Tahiti , or the Georgian cluster . In Bora- bora there are masses of rock , apparently com- posed of feldspar and quartz ; and in ...
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