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Book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1820. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER III. The Lyra sent to survey the Island of Loo-choo--Discovery of Port Melville -- Description of that Harbour, and the Villages on its Banks--Lyra nearly shipwrecked on the Coral Reefs-- Sail along the East Coast--Interview with Natives at the South Point--Discover a dangerous Coral Reef seven Miles from Land--Return to Napakiang--Behaviour of the Natives at a Seaman's Funeral--Religion, Temples, and sacred Inscriptions of Loo-choo -- Maddera's Character and Conduct--Sociable Habits of the Natives--Amiable Treatment of their Children-- Absence of Money --Dinner given to the Chiefs of the Island by Captain Maxwell--Maddera's Behaviour on this Occasion-- Two Women seen--A Lady of Rank visits the Boatswain's Wife--Captain Maxwell fractures his Finger--Concern of the Natives--Loo-choa Surgeon--Visit of the Prince--Discussion about the King of Lou-choo's Letter--Maddera appears in a new Character--Polygamy not allowed--Treatment of the Women--Music--Feast given by the Prince--List of Supplies given to the Ships--Behaviour of the Prince on taking Leave -- Population'--Preparations for Departure-- Maddera's Distress --Last Interview with the Chiefs--Parting Scene. As soon as Napakiang anchorage was surveyed, and a perfectly good understanding happily established between the natives and ourselves, it was determined by Captain Maxwell that a survey of the whole island should be made; and the Lyra was accordingly ordered upon this service. We were absent about a week, during which period a general chart of the island was constructed; and although it much be obvious to every one acquainted with the subject, that, in so short a time, a very exact survey of the coast of an island nearly sixty miles long could not have been made; yet, as the weather was in general fine, and other circums...
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- PublisherGeneral Books LLC
- Publication date2012
- ISBN 10 1151410608
- ISBN 13 9781151410603
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages52
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