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Contents.
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CHAPTER VI.
INTRODUCTION OF CIVILISATION.
Printing-press at work-Interest evinced by Pomare-Excitement of
the islanders-The Haweis-A missionary idyll-Religious con-
dition of Huahine-Introduction of industrial arts-Lime-burning
-Mr Williams's ingenuity-He builds a ship-First trip of the
Messenger of Peace-Rats at Rarotonga-A graceful demonstration
of gratitude-Native huts-Europeanised cottages,
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CHAPTER VII.
THE HERVEY ISLANDS,
Hervey's Island-Mangaia-Brutal conduct of the islanders-Their
subsequent conversion-Partiality for rats-A providential disap-
pointment-Aitutake-Step by step-Abolition of idolatry-De-
gradation of the idols-Atiu-Castaways-Roma-tane converted
by Isaiah-Forbids self-mutilation,
CHAPTER VIII.
THE HERVEY ISLANDS-continued.
Mitiaro - Mauke - Captain Byron's visit to Mauke - Providential
escape of a boat's crew from starvation-Conversion of Atiu-
Mr Williams's escape from drowning-Discovery of Rarotonga--
Makea-Ill-treatment of the teachers' wives-Papeiha's devoted-
ness-Partial conversion of the Rarotongans - Destruction of
the idols-Penal code framed -Murderous plot in Raiatea —
Punishment for theft in Rarotonga-New laws-Opposition of
the women to innovations-An epidemic-A hurricane-Five
warning calamities-Fruits of adversity-Intemperance at Raiatea
-Final triumph of Christianity in Rarotonga,
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CHAPTER IX.
THE AUSTRAL ISLANDS: SAVAGE ISLAND.
Rapa-Savage inhabitants-Visited by Mr Ellis-Their rapid conver-
sion-Raivavai, or High Island-Christianity easily introduced-
Tubuai-Reclaimed from idolatry-Rimatara-Emancipation of
the women-Rurutu-Salutary effects of an epidemic-Overthrow
of idolatry-Savage island-Ferocity of the inhabitants,
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CHAPTER X.
THE SAMOA, OR NAVIGATORS' ISLANDS.
Savaii-Upolu-Manono-Aborima-Tutuila-Massacre of the French
-Visited by missionaries-Fauea-Death of Tamafainga-Fauea's
speech-Friendly reception-Mr Williams's narrow escape-In-
cidents in landing-Malietoa and his bride-Second missionary
visit-Progress-Renunciation of "Etus"-"Papo" sentenced to
be drowned-Material advantages of Christianity-Unprincipled
foreigners-Missionary labours-Samoan missionary seminary-
Native inquiries-Civil war-Peace,
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CHAPTER XI.
THE MARQUESAS. THE DANGEROUS ARCHIPELAGO.
The Spaniards at Tahuata-Captain Cook in Resolution Bay-The
first missionaries-Defection of Mr Harris-Mr Crook's devoted-
ness--General description of the group-Cannibalism-Personal
appearance of the natives-Tatauing-Failure of the missionaries
and teachers-The Low or Dangerous Archipelago,
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CHAPTER XII.
THE SANDWICH ISLANDS.
Sandwich Islands discovered by Captain Cook-His second visit
and death-Hawaii, or Owhyhee-Maui-Tahurawe-Morokim-
Ranai-Moroka-Oahu-Tauai-Nihau-Taura-Rise of Tame-
hameha-Infanticide-Human sacrifices-Sorcery-Arrival of
American missionaries-Tabu-Idolatry and the tabu abolished
by Rihoriho-Introduction of a spurious civilisation-Foreign
vagabonds-Hopeful results,
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CHAPTER XIII.
THE FRIENDLY ISLANDS.
Pacific character when first discovered-Captain Cook's visit and
narrow escape-Self-mutilation-European and American vaga-
bonds-The Duff missionaries-Finau-Defection of George Vee-
son-Funeral Obsequies-Civil war-Three missionaries mur-
dered-Escape of the survivors-General notice of the islands-
Mr Lawry's first visit--Arrival of Mr Thomas -His failure at
Hihifo-Singular incident -Removal to the Hapai Islands-Abo-
lition of idolatry-Baptismal names-Perils by land and sea-
Religious wars-Romanist rivals-Mr Lawry's second visit-
King George-Native preachers,
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CHAPTER XIV.
THE FIJI ISLANDS.
Early European visitors-General description-Tanoa's cruelty-Pri-
vileges of the chiefs-Crimes and their punishments-The Vasu
-Mortality in war-Treatment of captives-The warriors' return
-Decrease of the population-Revenge-Suicide-Murder begets
murder-Inconsistencies of character-Fruits of polygamy-In-
fanticide-Inhuman practices-Cannibalism,
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CHAPTER XV.
THE FIJI ISLANDS-continued.
First mission to Lakemba-Discomforts-Experiences at Mbau, Rewa,
and Viwa-Mission established at Somosomo-Scenes of horror
-Removal of the missionaries-Light dawning upon Ono-
Failure of the Lakemban expedition against Ono-Mr Watsford's
labours and vexations--Mrs Hazlewood's perilous position-
Romish priests,
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CHAPTER XVI.
Alarms-Hindrances and calamities-Horrors of heathenism-War
between Rewa and Mbau-Mr Moore's house burnt-Mrs Moore's
narrow escape-Noble conduct of Mrs Calvert and Mrs Lyth-
Thakombau's inconsistency-Death of the old king-A horrible
scene-A cannibal orgie prevented-Dr Seemann's views-Tha-
kombau's conversion-Improvements-The Mbau Mission-Its
comparative failure,
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CHAPTER XVII.
THE NEW HEBRIDES.
Early discoverers-Futuna-Teachers massacred-- Failure of the mis-
sion-Aneiteum-Missionary troubles-Tanna and the Tannese-
Teachers landed by Mr Williams-Arrival of European mission-
aries--Their ill-treatment and flight,
Tanna in 1845-"Satan" in the flesh-Infamous conduct of the
sandalwood-traders-Ravages of the smallpox-First missionary
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settlement-Never too old to learn-Niua-A vendetta-Erro-
manga-Murder of Mr John Williams and Mr James Harris-
Mr Heath's courage-Murder of Mr and Mrs Gordon-Realities
of missionary life,
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CHAPTER XIX.
THE NEW HEBRIDES: SANTA CRUZ AND SOLOMON ISLANDS.
Vaté-Horrible outrage-Sualo-Ill-success of the native teachers-
Conversion of the Erakorites-Santa Cruz Islands-Missionary
excursion of Bishop Selwyn and the Rev. Coleridge Patteson-
Banks' Islands-Mr M'Farlane on missionaries-Bishop Patteson
-His martyrdom at Nukupa Island,
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CHAPTER XX.
NEW CALEDONIA: LOYALTY ISLANDS.
New Caledonia - Missionary attempts-Perilous position of the
teachers-French in possession-Isle of Pines-Fearful massacre
-Nengoné or Maré-Massacres - Missionary progress-Arrival of
Romish priests-Civil war-The French interfere-Brutal con-
duct of the French soldiery-Fruits of the Imperial Commission
-Lifu-Pao, the Raratongan teacher-Samoan teachers in jeo-
pardy-Temporary retirement and subsequent success,
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CHAPTER XXI.
LOYALTY ISLANDS.
A missionary home-Missionary qualifications-Unsatisfactory con-
verts-Interference of Romish priests-Barbarities practised in
Lifu by French soldiers-Appointment of an Imperial Commis-
sion-Its results- Uvea, or Britannia Isles-Romish persecution,
INDEX,
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