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 90
... immediately laid under a restriction , which they called rahu . This was done by the direction of the priest , who sent a poro ( a herald ) , dressed in green leaves , fastened round his neck , and hang- ing down to his girdle , to make ...
... immediately laid under a restriction , which they called rahu . This was done by the direction of the priest , who sent a poro ( a herald ) , dressed in green leaves , fastened round his neck , and hang- ing down to his girdle , to make ...
Page 182
... immediately fly beneath his body , as if to rescue him before he reached the ground , or , at least , lighten his descent . The chief who gave us this curious in- formation , assured us that he had proved it to be true by personal ...
... immediately fly beneath his body , as if to rescue him before he reached the ground , or , at least , lighten his descent . The chief who gave us this curious in- formation , assured us that he had proved it to be true by personal ...
Page 241
... immediately renewed ; but in the former , those who had just before been mortal ene- mies flew into each other's arms , and celebrated the end of strife by a feast of friendship . Peace was occasionally sought in another manner . The ...
... immediately renewed ; but in the former , those who had just before been mortal ene- mies flew into each other's arms , and celebrated the end of strife by a feast of friendship . Peace was occasionally sought in another manner . The ...
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