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... directions , and for the most part without charts , other than general ones of the Pacific ; and as the results of his experience might save delay and doubt , to others similarly circumstanced , he has been recommended to submit them to ...
... directions , and for the most part without charts , other than general ones of the Pacific ; and as the results of his experience might save delay and doubt , to others similarly circumstanced , he has been recommended to submit them to ...
Pagina ix
... Directions for taking the Bar . - Canoe Ex- cursion . - Excitement of the Natives . - Anecdotes . - Proceedings regarding Adultery . - A Mission for Port Nicholson . - Get under weigh . A Night Descent into the Forecastle . - A Meeting ...
... Directions for taking the Bar . - Canoe Ex- cursion . - Excitement of the Natives . - Anecdotes . - Proceedings regarding Adultery . - A Mission for Port Nicholson . - Get under weigh . A Night Descent into the Forecastle . - A Meeting ...
Pagina 45
... directions through the trees and underwood , affording refreshing cool retreats from the heats of summer . There is a part appro- priated to botanical gardens , laid out with much skill and elegance ; they abound with rare shrubs ...
... directions through the trees and underwood , affording refreshing cool retreats from the heats of summer . There is a part appro- priated to botanical gardens , laid out with much skill and elegance ; they abound with rare shrubs ...
Pagina 48
... directions , the low shrubs presented a glowing deep red appearance , while the lofty trees sent forth sheets of yellow flame from their summits ; the whole being o'ercanopied with a dense lurid pall of smoke . Many cattle were burnt ...
... directions , the low shrubs presented a glowing deep red appearance , while the lofty trees sent forth sheets of yellow flame from their summits ; the whole being o'ercanopied with a dense lurid pall of smoke . Many cattle were burnt ...
Pagina 70
... directions to gaze at the Pakihas ; we were overwhelmed with greetings , and nothing could be heard but " Te - na - ra - ka - kui . " The men were fine athletic - built fellows , some clad in mats and others partly in European clothing ...
... directions to gaze at the Pakihas ; we were overwhelmed with greetings , and nothing could be heard but " Te - na - ra - ka - kui . " The men were fine athletic - built fellows , some clad in mats and others partly in European clothing ...
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