Polynesian Researches, During a Residence of Nearly Six Years in the South Sea Islands, Including Descriptions of the Natural History and Scenery of the Islands, with Remarks on the History, Mythology, Traditions, Government, Arts, Manners, and Customs of the Inhabitants, Volume 2Fisher, Son, & Jackson, 1829 - 576 pages |
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... shores of Raiatea and Tahaa , often exhibits one of the most sublime and beautiful marine spectacles that it is possible to behold . It is generally a mile , or a mile and a half , and occa- sionally two miles , from the shore . The ...
... shores of Raiatea and Tahaa , often exhibits one of the most sublime and beautiful marine spectacles that it is possible to behold . It is generally a mile , or a mile and a half , and occa- sionally two miles , from the shore . The ...
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... shore from which streams of fresh water flow into the sea . Reefs of varied , but generally circumscribed extent , are frequently observed within the large outer barrier , and near the shore , or mouth of the river ; but they are formed ...
... shore from which streams of fresh water flow into the sea . Reefs of varied , but generally circumscribed extent , are frequently observed within the large outer barrier , and near the shore , or mouth of the river ; but they are formed ...
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William Ellis. the spot where he knows he shall find a passage to the shore . The constant current passing the ... shores now appeared more rich and varied than before ; the stillness of the smooth waters around was only occasionally ...
William Ellis. the spot where he knows he shall find a passage to the shore . The constant current passing the ... shores now appeared more rich and varied than before ; the stillness of the smooth waters around was only occasionally ...
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... shore is generally a gradual and waving ascent from the water's edge to the mountain , it is frequently rocky and ... shores of this seques- tered bay are covered with sand , shells , and broken coral . At the openings of several of the ...
... shore is generally a gradual and waving ascent from the water's edge to the mountain , it is frequently rocky and ... shores of this seques- tered bay are covered with sand , shells , and broken coral . At the openings of several of the ...
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... shore , cause the rivers to impart a charming freshness , vivacity , and splendour to the surrounding scenery . Next to Tahiti , Raiatea perhaps is better sup- plied with rivers , or streams of excellent water , than any other island of ...
... shore , cause the rivers to impart a charming freshness , vivacity , and splendour to the surrounding scenery . Next to Tahiti , Raiatea perhaps is better sup- plied with rivers , or streams of excellent water , than any other island of ...
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Polynesian Researches, During a Residence of Nearly Six Years in ..., Volume 2 William Ellis Affichage du livre entier - 1829 |
Polynesian Researches, During a Residence of Nearly Six Years in ..., Volume 2 William Ellis Affichage du livre entier - 1829 |
Polynesian Researches: During a Residence of Nearly Six Years in ..., Volume 2 William Ellis Affichage du livre entier - 1829 |
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accustomed appeared Areois attended Austral Islands baptized Barff bark body Borabora bread-fruit called canoe Captain Captain Cook casuarina ceremony chapel chiefs Christ Christianity church circumstances civilized cloth cocoa-nut colour connexion considered coral crime declared deities desire district Divine dress dwellings effect Eimeo engaged erected European favour feet females fish formed formerly frequently friends furnished gods Huahine human human sacrifices idolatry idols individual influence inhabitants kind king labour land laws Leeward Islands magistrate marae mats ment Missionaries mountains nation native occasion offered Palliser Islands parties perhaps person Pomare Pomare III prayer present priest principal punishment raatiras Raiatea received reef regarded rendered resembling residence Rurutu Sabbath sacred Sandwich Islands Scripture seldom ship shore side singular society Society Islands sometimes South Sea Islands spear spirits station supposed Taaroa Tahaa Tahiti Tahitian tataued temple tion tree usually vessel voyage worship