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CHAP. IV.
The Refolution and Difcovery leave the Cape of
Good Hope-See two Ilands, named Prince Ed-
ward's lands-Defcription of their Appear-
ance-Vifit Kerguelen's Land-Arrive at Chrift-
mas Harbour-Take in Water there-Discover
an Infcription-Description of Christmas Har-
Page 26
bour.
CHAP. V.
Depart from Christmas Harbour-Range along the
Coaft-Cape Cumberland, Cumberland Bay, Point
Pringle, Howe's Foreland, &c. defcribed-Re-
markable Beds of Rock-weed-Danger from Shoals
Arrive at Port Pallifer-Cape George de-
fcribed-Mr. Anderfon's Natural History of the
Animals, Plants, Soil, &c, of Kerguelen's
Land.
CH A P. VI.
35
Paffage of the Ships from Kerguelen's to Van Diemen's
Land-The Refolution damaged by a Squall-
Arrival in Adventure Bay-Various Interviews
with the Inhabitants-Defcription of their Per-
fons, Drefs, Manners, and Cuftoms-Mr. An-
derfon's Remarks on the Character and Language
of the Natives, and on the various Productions
of the Country.
47
CHA P. · VII.
Courfe to New-Zealand - Tranfactions in Queen
Charlotte's Sound-Intercourfe with the New-
Zealanders-Their Dexterity in building Huts-
Information with regard to the Masacre of Cap-
tain Furneaux's People-Two violent Storms-
Account of Kaboora, who headed the Party that
killed our People-Of the two Youths who ac-
company us on board-Captain Cook's Obferva-
tions on the Inhabitants of New-Zealand.
60
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CHAP. VIII.
The Country near Queen Charlotte's Sound de-
fcribed-The Fertility of the Soil-Temperature
of the Climate-Rain and Winds-Plants-Birds
-Fil-Animals-Defcription of the Perfons of
the Inhabitants-Drefs-Ornaments-Buildings
-Canoes or Boats-Food, and Method of Cookery
-Arts-Weapons-Horrid Cruelty to their Ene-
mies, whofe Bodies they mangle and eat-Va-
rious other Cuftoms. Page 78
BOOK II.
CONTAINING OUR ADVENTURES FROM OUR DE-
PARTURE FROM NEW-ZEALAND, TILL OUR AR-
RIVAL AT OTAHEITE, OR THE SOCIETY ISLANDS.
CHAP. I.
Course of the Voyage-Behaviour of the two New-
Zealand Youths on board-The Island of Man-
geea difcovered Account of the Perfons and Dress
of the Inhabitants-Mourooa and his Companion
defcribed Figure of a Mangeean Canoe The
Coast of the Inland examined-Impracticability of
landing-Tranfactions with the Natives-De-
fcription of the Iland-Difpofition and Manners
of the Mangeeans. Page 93
CHA P. II.
An Iland named Wateeoo difcovered-Vifits from
the Inhabitants on board the Ships-Their Per-
Jons and Drefs defcribed-The Coaft of the Island
examined-Lieutenants Gore and Burney, Mr.
Anderfon and Omai, fent on Shore-Mr. Ander-
b 2
Jon's
1
B
Jon's Account of their Reception-They are intro-
duced to three Chiefs-Dance of twenty young
Women defcribed-Ömai's Apprehenfions of being
roafted The Islanders fend Provifions on board-
Further Defcription of the Natives Of their
double Canoes-Trees and Plants-Omai's Expe-
dient to prevent being detained on Shore-He
meets with three of his Countrymen-Account of
their diftrefsful Voyage-Additional Remarks re-
lative to Wateeoo. Page 104
CHA P. III.
Otakootaia vifited-Defcription of the Ifland, and its
Produce-Birds-Fish-Vifit Hervey's Ifiand-
Difcover it to be inhabited-The Inhabitants re-
fufe to come on board-Their Propensity to Theft-
Their Manners, Perfons, Drefs, Canoes, &c.—
Make a fruitless Attempt to land-Bear away
for the Friendly Iflands-Two Iflets of Palmer-
fton's Inland touched at-Defcription of the Iflets,
their Produce, &c.-Refreshments procured there
-Proceed to the Friendly Ilands. 125
CHA P. IV.
Barter with the Natives of Komango and other
Ilands, for Provifions, &c.-Arrival at Anna-
mooka-Variety of Tranfactions there-A Vifit
received from Feenou, a principal Chief from
Tongataboo-His Reception in the Ifland-Dines
frequently on board the Refolution—Several In-
ftances of the pilfering Difpofition of the Na-
tives-Punishments inflicted on them—Account of
Annamooka--Proceed to Hapaee.
141
Arrival at Hapaee-Friendly Reception there-
Taipa barangues the People-Exhorts them not
to fteal, &c.-Prefents and Solemnities-Enter-
tainment-Single Combats with Clubs-Wreft-
ling-Boxing-Female Boxing-Marines exercif-
ed-A Dance by Men-Fire-Works-Night En-
tertainments, confifting of Singing and Dancing by
Men and Women. Page 158
CHAP. VI.
Captain Cook makes an Excurfion into Lefooga-
Defcription of that Ifland-Occurrences there-
A falfe Report propagated-A Female Oculift.
Singular Method of having-The Ships are re-
I moved to another Station-A remarkable arti-
ficial Mount and Stone-Defcription of Hoo-
laiva-Account of Poulabo, King of the Friendly
Iles-The Commodore accompanies him on Shore-
Departure from the Hapaee Iflands-Kotoo de-
fcribed-The Ships return to Annamooka-Meet-
ing of Poulabo and Feenou-Both the Ships ftrike
on the Rocks-Arrival at Tongataboo.
CHAP. VII.
171
Favourable Reception at Tongataboo-Distribution
of Pork, Yams, and Kava among the King's At-
tendants-The Ships Jupplied with Water-The
Obfervatory erected-The Natives, flock to our
People from all Quarters-Excurfion of our Cap-
tains to fee Mareewagee-Their Difappointment
-Defcription of the Village where the Chiefs re-
fide-Interviews with Mareewagee and Toobou-
Prefents from the King's Son-A curious Work
of Art-Process of manufacturing Cloth-A grand
Haiva given by Mareewagee-Exhibition of Fire-
works-Wrestling-Boxing-Prefents of Animals
to the Chiefs-Poulabo, Feenou, &c. confined-
- The King's Prefent, and Haiva.
189
CHAP,
Some Officers plundered of their Muskets, and other
Articles, by the Natives-Omai complains to the
King of this Outrage-Confequences that it was
probable might attend it-A Vifit to Poulabo-
Defcription of a Fiatooka-Country Entertain-
ment at Poulabo's Houfe-His Mourning Cere-
mony-Beastly Method of preparing Kava-Ac-
count of Onevy-Meffrs. King and Anderson vifit
Futtafaibe-Entertained by him-Method of
dreffing Hogs, and carving them-Manner of
paffing the Night-Obfervations on the Country-
Prepare for Departure-Defcription of the Island,
its Animals, Vegetables, &c. Page 219
CHAP. IX.
Strange Solemnity at Moca, called Natche, in Ho-
nour of the King's Son-Defcription of many ex-
traordinary Proceffions and Ceremonies during the
first Day-Manner of Supping and Spending the
Evening at the King's Houfe-Defcription of the
Second Day's Ceremony-Captain Cook ventures
bimfelf in the Midst of the Affembly-His Recep
tion there-Arrival at Eooa-Some Account of
that Iland-Weigh Anchor, and turn through
the Channel.
CHA P. X.
240
Quit the Friendly Ilands with Regret Time not
mifemployed in vifiting the Friendly Iflands-Va-
riety of Refreshments to be procured there-Num-
ber of Ilands, among which are Keppel's and
Bofcawen's Iflands-Account of Vavaoo, Ha-
moa, and Feejee-Method of calculating Distances
by Time-Omai incapable of giving exact Infor-
mation-Perfons of the Inhabitants defcribed-