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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... offered , to employ his influence for the promulgation of the gospel . In the year 1820 , he visited Raivavai , or High Island , lying about four hundred miles southward of Tahiti , where , not- withstanding its distance , his authority ...
... offered , to employ his influence for the promulgation of the gospel . In the year 1820 , he visited Raivavai , or High Island , lying about four hundred miles southward of Tahiti , where , not- withstanding its distance , his authority ...
Page 84
... offered up prayers to the idol , which was placed at the oppo site end . Fragments of carved ornaments in wood were lying about , mingled with the relics of hogs and fishes , once offered in sacrifice . At a short distance stands a ...
... offered up prayers to the idol , which was placed at the oppo site end . Fragments of carved ornaments in wood were lying about , mingled with the relics of hogs and fishes , once offered in sacrifice . At a short distance stands a ...
Page 206
... offered to it , and near that another platform , which the dumb stock occupied on special occasions . At the distance of thirty feet , in front of the marae , is the usual raised seat for the priest when he performed his devo- tions ...
... offered to it , and near that another platform , which the dumb stock occupied on special occasions . At the distance of thirty feet , in front of the marae , is the usual raised seat for the priest when he performed his devo- tions ...
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