 | 1807 - 544 pages
...for any European in driving a bargain. He is well acquainted with the different weights and meafures, and the value which all articles ought to bear in...other ; and is ever ready to take the advantage of the necefilties of thofe who apply to him or his people for fupplies. ' His fubje&s have already made confiderable... | |
 | 1813 - 566 pages
...Britain, with much formality and ceremony, he had made a conveyance, of the sovereignty of Owhyhee, in (he hopes of being thus more strongly confirmed in his...exchange with each other; and is ever ready to take advantage of the necessities of those who apply to him or his people for supplies. His subjects have... | |
 | 1813 - 552 pages
...His dominion seems now to he completely established. He is not only a great warrior and politirian. but a very acute trader, and a match for any European...exchange with each other; and is ever ready to take advantage of the necessities of those who apply to him or his people for supplies. His subjects have... | |
 | English literature - 1813 - 580 pages
...he is not only a great warrior and politician, but a very acute trader. He is well acquainted with weights and measures, and the value which all articles ought to. bear in exchange with each other. He is inflexible in punishing all offences which seem to counteract his supreme command." It appears... | |
 | 1813 - 550 pages
...bargain. He is well acquainted with the different weights and measures, and the value which alr"articles ought to bear in exchange with each other; and is ever ready to take advantage of the necessities of those who apply to him or his people for supplies. His subjects have... | |
 | Sir Richard Phillips - Geography - 1826 - 480 pages
...established. He is not only a warrior and a politician, but a very acute trader, and a match fur an v European in driving a bargain. He is well acquainted...exchange with each other ; and is ever ready to take advantage of the necessities of those who apply to him or his people for supplies. His subjects have... | |
 | George Musalas Colvocoresses - California - 1852 - 396 pages
...greater progress in civilization than any of the Polynesian nations. They are well acquainted with weights and measures, and the value which all articles ought to bear in exchange with each other. Their currency is gold and silver. The chiefs are well clothed in the European style ; but the masses... | |
 | LIEUT. GEO.M. COLVOVORESSES - 1855 - 376 pages
...greater progress in civilization than any of the Polynesian nations. They are well acquainted with weights and measures, and the value which all articles ought to bear in exchange with each other. Their currency is gold and silver. The chiefs are well clothed in the European style ; but the masses... | |
 | Sir Richard Phillips - Geography - 1826 - 492 pages
...overpowering his enemies. His dominion seems now to be established. He is not only a warrior and a politician, but a very acute trader, and a match for...exchange with each other ; and is ever ready to take advantage of the necessities of those who apply to him or his people for supplies. His subjects have... | |
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His dominion seems now to be completely established. He is not only a great warrior and politician, but a very acute trader, and a match for any European in driving a bargain. He is well acquainted with the different weights and measures, and the value... 