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. köideCrocker and Brewster, 1832 |
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Page 192
... animal is Varoo . The general form is that of the lobster ; the length nine inches ; the body is covered with a delicate shell , of which the jointed com- partments , nine in number , beside the tail - piece , admit of freedom of motion ...
... animal is Varoo . The general form is that of the lobster ; the length nine inches ; the body is covered with a delicate shell , of which the jointed com- partments , nine in number , beside the tail - piece , admit of freedom of motion ...
Page 220
... animal— a hog of the native breed , such as were found on these islands by the first navigators , but which have been nearly killed off ; or , being crossed with swine of European origin , have been superseded by a mixed race , much ...
... animal— a hog of the native breed , such as were found on these islands by the first navigators , but which have been nearly killed off ; or , being crossed with swine of European origin , have been superseded by a mixed race , much ...
Page 253
... ANIMALS NATURALIZED . 253 merous ; they are small , beautiful in coloring , and perfectly harmless . These four are the ... animal was brought hith- er by the missionaries , who have , here and at Eimeo , small but improving herds . They ...
... ANIMALS NATURALIZED . 253 merous ; they are small , beautiful in coloring , and perfectly harmless . These four are the ... animal was brought hith- er by the missionaries , who have , here and at Eimeo , small but improving herds . They ...
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