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Side 46
... of Animals - Natives possess good Abilities - Physical Qualities - Colour -
Strength - Marriage Ceremonies – Polygamy ... in a state of great simplicity , and ,
as it might seem , in possession of more than the usual share of human
happiness .
... of Animals - Natives possess good Abilities - Physical Qualities - Colour -
Strength - Marriage Ceremonies – Polygamy ... in a state of great simplicity , and ,
as it might seem , in possession of more than the usual share of human
happiness .
Side 150
In 1803 , Pomare the First died suddenly , and without any apparent cause ; an
event which was generally ascribed to his violent seizure of the great idol , and to
the forcible means by which he retained possession . This chief , who possessed
...
In 1803 , Pomare the First died suddenly , and without any apparent cause ; an
event which was generally ascribed to his violent seizure of the great idol , and to
the forcible means by which he retained possession . This chief , who possessed
...
Side 170
... perfect system to the partial light the inhabitants at that time possessed , and to
the peculiar disposition of the ruler . ... but the original manuscript , made and
signed by his majesty , is in the possession of the Missionary Society in London .
... perfect system to the partial light the inhabitants at that time possessed , and to
the peculiar disposition of the ruler . ... but the original manuscript , made and
signed by his majesty , is in the possession of the Missionary Society in London .
Side 233
For instance , there was the unnatural practice called “ Kukumi anga , " which
allowed a son as soon as he reached manhood to fight or wrestle with his father ;
and if he obtained the mastery , he might take forcible possession of the land ...
For instance , there was the unnatural practice called “ Kukumi anga , " which
allowed a son as soon as he reached manhood to fight or wrestle with his father ;
and if he obtained the mastery , he might take forcible possession of the land ...
Side 299
... a cousin or even a nearer relative , and at length , by his superior talents ,
acquired possession of the whole cluster . ... from his earliest youth , possessed
very popular manners , and thereby acquired great influence over the public
mind .
... a cousin or even a nearer relative , and at length , by his superior talents ,
acquired possession of the whole cluster . ... from his earliest youth , possessed
very popular manners , and thereby acquired great influence over the public
mind .
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afterwards already appeared arrived arts attended authority body called Captain carried character chiefs christian civilized cloth communicated considerable continued Cook death desire direction discovered divine doubt effect English established European extend faith favourable followed give gospel ground habits hand human hundred important improvement individuals influence inhabitants instruction interesting islands king knowledge known labours land language less live manner means mentioned miles mind mission missionaries natives nature Navigators object observed occasion once origin Otaheite Pacific period persons Polynesian possession present principles produced reason received reference regard religion remain remarks residence respect Sandwich Sandwich Islands savage seemed ship shore side similar Society soon South Sea spirit success supplied teachers thing thousand tion tribes usually vessel visited Voyage whole worship Zealand
Bibliografiske oplysninger
| Titel | Polynesia, Or, An Historical Account of the Principal Islands in the South Sea, Including New Zealand Bind 33 af Edinburgh cabinet library |
| Forfatter | Michael Russell |
| Udgave | 5 |
| Udgiver | Oliver & Boyd, 1842 |
| Oprindeligt fra | Harvard University |
| Digitaliseret | 14. mar 2008 |
| Længde | 440 sider |
| Eksporter henvisning | BiBTeX EndNote RefMan |