Journal of Voyages and Travels by the Rev. Daniel Tyerman and George Bennet, Esq: Deputed from the London Missionary Society, to Visit Their Various Stations in the South Sea Islands, China, India, &c., Between the Years 1821 and 1829, 1. köideF. Westley and A.H. Davis, 1831 |
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... that it became the duty of the compiler , instead of abridging or condensing the mass , to recompose the whole , in such a form as should enable him to bring forth , in viii INTRODUCTION . succession , as they occurred to the.
... that it became the duty of the compiler , instead of abridging or condensing the mass , to recompose the whole , in such a form as should enable him to bring forth , in viii INTRODUCTION . succession , as they occurred to the.
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... whole island in peace and tranquillity . This conversion was a spark thrown into a powder magazine , and was fol- lowed by a fearful explosion . The marais were suddenly destroyed by order of the king - every memorial of the former ...
... whole island in peace and tranquillity . This conversion was a spark thrown into a powder magazine , and was fol- lowed by a fearful explosion . The marais were suddenly destroyed by order of the king - every memorial of the former ...
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... whole races were exterminated ; many resolutely met the death they preferred to the renunciation of their ancient faith . " & c . ** " King Tajo , not content with seeing , in the remains of his people , none but professors of the new ...
... whole races were exterminated ; many resolutely met the death they preferred to the renunciation of their ancient faith . " & c . ** " King Tajo , not content with seeing , in the remains of his people , none but professors of the new ...
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... whole windward group . [ See Ellis's Polynesian Researches , vol . I. chap . x . pp . 245 to 280 ; and this Journal , vol . I. chap . vi . p . 158. ] In the Leeward Islands , at Huahine , an idola- trous army of rebels yielded , without ...
... whole windward group . [ See Ellis's Polynesian Researches , vol . I. chap . x . pp . 245 to 280 ; and this Journal , vol . I. chap . vi . p . 158. ] In the Leeward Islands , at Huahine , an idola- trous army of rebels yielded , without ...
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... whole ground - plot . The vines , being conducted over these frames , not only repay the owners by their delicious fruits , but afford a most refreshing shade , under which the whole family may be sheltered from those fierce rays of the ...
... whole ground - plot . The vines , being conducted over these frames , not only repay the owners by their delicious fruits , but afford a most refreshing shade , under which the whole family may be sheltered from those fierce rays of the ...
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