 | General history - 1814
...the most part, by mere curiosity. It is with regret I mention, that we could not understand >v!int was spoken, while we were able to see what was acted,...would have afforded: us much information, as to the genius and customs of these people. It wai observable, that, though the spectators always approved... | |
 | William Mariner - 1817
...belong to the chorus, by Ma" reeu agee himself, at the entrance of his hut*. " It is M ith regret I mention that we could "not understand what was spoken,...great accomplishment, and never practised by the lower orders: it must also be observed, that whenever among the dancers there are principal chiefs, as, no... | |
 | Robert Kerr - 1824
...a quarter of a mile; drawn together, for the most part, by mere curiosity* ;• It is with regret I mention, that we could not understand what was spoken,...would have afforded us much information, as to the genius and customs of these people. It was observable, that, though the spectators always approved... | |
 | James Cook - 1842
...compass of a quarter of a mile; drawn together, for the most part, by mere curiosity. It is with regret I mention, that we could not understand what was spoken,...would have afforded us much information as to the genius and customs of these people. It was observable, that, though the spectators always approved... | |
| |
... that is, within the compass of a quarter of a mile; drawn together, for the most part, by mere curiosity. It is with regret I mention, that we could not understand what was spoken, while we were able to see what was acted in these amusements. This,... 