Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842, Svazek 3 |
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Strana 10
I then took the occasion to rebuke them mildly for allowing their followers to
ássemble in their war - dresses , and with so many warlike preparations on such
an occasion , telling them that I thought it indicated any thing but the peaceful ...
I then took the occasion to rebuke them mildly for allowing their followers to
ássemble in their war - dresses , and with so many warlike preparations on such
an occasion , telling them that I thought it indicated any thing but the peaceful ...
Strana 11
About the same time , Mr. Rabone thought proper to shoot one of their sacred
pigeons , which incensed the people against him ; for if a native had committed
the same act , he would have been clubbed , and as he himself confessed he
knew ...
About the same time , Mr. Rabone thought proper to shoot one of their sacred
pigeons , which incensed the people against him ; for if a native had committed
the same act , he would have been clubbed , and as he himself confessed he
knew ...
Strana 19
I thought that the conduct of the Currency Lass had been improper , and the
decision being left to me , I determined that the men should be set at liberty , the
women given up , and the muskets paid ; . that King George should return the
water ...
I thought that the conduct of the Currency Lass had been improper , and the
decision being left to me , I determined that the men should be set at liberty , the
women given up , and the muskets paid ; . that King George should return the
water ...
Strana 23
Tangaloa , their second god , is thought to be nearly as old as Maui , and equal to
him in dignity . He resides in the skies , which the Tongese believe to be very
numerous . Hikuleo is the god of spirits , and is the third in order of time ; he
dwells ...
Tangaloa , their second god , is thought to be nearly as old as Maui , and equal to
him in dignity . He resides in the skies , which the Tongese believe to be very
numerous . Hikuleo is the god of spirits , and is the third in order of time ; he
dwells ...
Strana 25
Some thought he resembled in physiognomy our American Indians , but I did not
myself remark it . The natives of Tonga , in habits , customs , looks , and general
appearance , are so like the Samoans , that we were greatly struck with the ...
Some thought he resembled in physiognomy our American Indians , but I did not
myself remark it . The natives of Tonga , in habits , customs , looks , and general
appearance , are so like the Samoans , that we were greatly struck with the ...
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