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 64
... chiefs and people naturally expect- ed to see vengeance poured upon the sacrilegious prince , nor was he himself without secret misgivings that spoiled the keen relish with which he would otherwise have rioted on the delicious food ...
... chiefs and people naturally expect- ed to see vengeance poured upon the sacrilegious prince , nor was he himself without secret misgivings that spoiled the keen relish with which he would otherwise have rioted on the delicious food ...
Page 66
... CHIEFS . scooped out of the hole , to keep in the heat and steam . In less than an hour and a half , the flesh and fruit were ready ; and the earth and leaves being carefully removed , the food was brought out perfectly clean and well ...
... CHIEFS . scooped out of the hole , to keep in the heat and steam . In less than an hour and a half , the flesh and fruit were ready ; and the earth and leaves being carefully removed , the food was brought out perfectly clean and well ...
Page 98
... chiefs , any further than as the chiefs were necessary instruments of extortion upon the vas- sals for the maintenance of idolatry . Every conceivable trick was resorted to for the acquisition of property ; people , chiefs , the ...
... chiefs , any further than as the chiefs were necessary instruments of extortion upon the vas- sals for the maintenance of idolatry . Every conceivable trick was resorted to for the acquisition of property ; people , chiefs , the ...
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