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Page 129
A comb was given to each of the natives ( employed ) . In the afternoon I went into the gorge in quest of plantains , and they gave me four bunches , as well as three large eels and two live birds . We felt the heat very much , owing to ...
A comb was given to each of the natives ( employed ) . In the afternoon I went into the gorge in quest of plantains , and they gave me four bunches , as well as three large eels and two live birds . We felt the heat very much , owing to ...
Page 153
In the afternoon I prepared a little quinua ? for Vehiatua to eat at supper time , and he liked it better than anything of the dietary we had previously given him . Some ointment of Buda balsam was applied to his knees .
In the afternoon I prepared a little quinua ? for Vehiatua to eat at supper time , and he liked it better than anything of the dietary we had previously given him . Some ointment of Buda balsam was applied to his knees .
Page 181
In the Supplement an account will be given of the origin of this cruel practice 2nd day : —It dawned cloudy , and with a strong wind blowing from the S.E. , and heavy thunder - showers . I was informed that the bodies had been conveyed ...
In the Supplement an account will be given of the origin of this cruel practice 2nd day : —It dawned cloudy , and with a strong wind blowing from the S.E. , and heavy thunder - showers . I was informed that the bodies had been conveyed ...
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and the MYSTIC BOWL of MARAE TAPUTAPUATEA xxxivxli | xxxiv |
The MYSTIC BOWL of MARAE TAPUTAPUATEA to face page | xxxvi |
Description of the PLATES and CHART xlixlix | xli |
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