Polynesia, Or, An Historical Account of the Principal Islands in the South Sea, Including New Zealand |
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Side 24
... a considerable elevation , and generally present a conical form . Many of them are basaltic , often containing in their centres wide tunnels or cavities , and , at other times , round lakes which might be taken for ancient craters .
... a considerable elevation , and generally present a conical form . Many of them are basaltic , often containing in their centres wide tunnels or cavities , and , at other times , round lakes which might be taken for ancient craters .
Side 27
A few miles to the leeward of Turtle Island there was observed a considerable reef , over which the sea broke at all points , and no part of it was entirely under water . East and north - east of the Society group are numerous islets ...
A few miles to the leeward of Turtle Island there was observed a considerable reef , over which the sea broke at all points , and no part of it was entirely under water . East and north - east of the Society group are numerous islets ...
Side 29
But it is not improbable that the branched madrepores , which exist at very considerable depths , may lay the foundation of a reef , and raise the platform on which the others are built . These conjectures , however , do not possess any ...
But it is not improbable that the branched madrepores , which exist at very considerable depths , may lay the foundation of a reef , and raise the platform on which the others are built . These conjectures , however , do not possess any ...
Side 30
... nevertheless , that the increase of coral limestone may vary greatly according to the situation of mineral springs ; for , in volcanic countries , these are known to issue in considerable abundance at the bottom of the ocean .
... nevertheless , that the increase of coral limestone may vary greatly according to the situation of mineral springs ; for , in volcanic countries , these are known to issue in considerable abundance at the bottom of the ocean .
Side 31
The one class bear a considerable resemblance to the negro tribes ; having a black complexion , woolly hair , and depressed features . The other , from their colour and general appearance , seem to claim an affinity to the eastern ...
The one class bear a considerable resemblance to the negro tribes ; having a black complexion , woolly hair , and depressed features . The other , from their colour and general appearance , seem to claim an affinity to the eastern ...
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Polynesia: Or, an Historical Account of the Principal Islands in the South ... Michael Russell Ingen forhåndsvisning - 2020 |
Polynesia: Or an Historical Account of the Principal Islands in the South ... Mich Russell Ingen forhåndsvisning - 2015 |
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