Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842, Svazek 5G. P. Putnam, 1856 |
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... OFFICERS - LIEUTENANT CARR APPOINTED TO THE COMMAND OF THE OREGON - PLAN OF OPERATIONS - DEPAR TURE FROM SAN FRANCISCO - DANGEROUS POSITION OF THE VINCENNES - DEATH OF A MARINE - HIS BURIAL - SEARCH FOR COPPER'S ISLAND - PAILOLO CHANNEL ...
... OFFICERS - LIEUTENANT CARR APPOINTED TO THE COMMAND OF THE OREGON - PLAN OF OPERATIONS - DEPAR TURE FROM SAN FRANCISCO - DANGEROUS POSITION OF THE VINCENNES - DEATH OF A MARINE - HIS BURIAL - SEARCH FOR COPPER'S ISLAND - PAILOLO CHANNEL ...
Strana 7
... officers before they reached the beach , greeting them by rubbing noses and throwing their arms around their necks . Their excitement seemed to be so great that it was difficult for them to continue still for a moment , distracted by ...
... officers before they reached the beach , greeting them by rubbing noses and throwing their arms around their necks . Their excitement seemed to be so great that it was difficult for them to continue still for a moment , distracted by ...
Strana 9
... officers were divinities ; the question whether they were so was con- stantly repeated , and although every endeavour was made to convince them to the contrary , yet the disclaimer produced no effect . Their continual singing and ...
... officers were divinities ; the question whether they were so was con- stantly repeated , and although every endeavour was made to convince them to the contrary , yet the disclaimer produced no effect . Their continual singing and ...
Strana 13
... officers saw who appeared to have any authority , was an old man , whom they called Taufaiga , and desig- nated as a priest , and who was considered fakatapa ( sacred ) . The name they gave to the god of the island was Tui - Tokelau ...
... officers saw who appeared to have any authority , was an old man , whom they called Taufaiga , and desig- nated as a priest , and who was considered fakatapa ( sacred ) . The name they gave to the god of the island was Tui - Tokelau ...
Strana 14
... officers should enter ; but upon the explanation , that what was taboo for them , would not be so for the Papalangis , they were admitted by an old priest , but not without reluc- tance . The edifice contained but little furniture ...
... officers should enter ; but upon the explanation , that what was taboo for them , would not be so for the Papalangis , they were admitted by an old priest , but not without reluc- tance . The edifice contained but little furniture ...
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