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 11
... former rage , when he saw the shark fast upon his snare . It was quickly hauled on deck , by means of a rope dexterously noosed round its tail . The captive made a desperate floundering , but was overpow- ered , and despatched as easily ...
... former rage , when he saw the shark fast upon his snare . It was quickly hauled on deck , by means of a rope dexterously noosed round its tail . The captive made a desperate floundering , but was overpow- ered , and despatched as easily ...
Page 67
... former case , expressed , as well as we could , our pleasure on receiv ing such tokens of friendship from the king and the several classes of his subjects , which had been named to us . Having frequent occasion to recur to the former ...
... former case , expressed , as well as we could , our pleasure on receiv ing such tokens of friendship from the king and the several classes of his subjects , which had been named to us . Having frequent occasion to recur to the former ...
Page 141
... former king of Tahiti saw your former brethren and died . He is no more ; but we live to see you among us and our rulers ; and , having seen you , they and we rejoice and are happy together . Our kings are glad ; our chiefs are glad ...
... former king of Tahiti saw your former brethren and died . He is no more ; but we live to see you among us and our rulers ; and , having seen you , they and we rejoice and are happy together . Our kings are glad ; our chiefs are glad ...
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