Fire Fountains: The Kingdom of Hawaii, Its Volcanoes, and the History of Its Missions,W. Blackwood, 1883 - Hawaii |
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... persons ! Whenever the Hawaiian chiefs or priests , or even the king himself , approached Captain Cook , they invariably brought the accustomed temple offering of a small pig , which they laid at his feet , and a piece of red cloth ...
... persons ! Whenever the Hawaiian chiefs or priests , or even the king himself , approached Captain Cook , they invariably brought the accustomed temple offering of a small pig , which they laid at his feet , and a piece of red cloth ...
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... person to do homage to his supposed lord . Accompanied by two other chiefs , dressed in rich feathered cloaks and helmets , and armed with long spears and daggers , they left the village in a large canoe , followed by a second , in ...
... person to do homage to his supposed lord . Accompanied by two other chiefs , dressed in rich feathered cloaks and helmets , and armed with long spears and daggers , they left the village in a large canoe , followed by a second , in ...
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... persons assembled to witness the simplest native games , such as trials of skill in throwing darts and javelins , or polished stones— all of which were made to glide along a carefully prepared floor . Each isle had its champion player ...
... persons assembled to witness the simplest native games , such as trials of skill in throwing darts and javelins , or polished stones— all of which were made to glide along a carefully prepared floor . Each isle had its champion player ...
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... person to the former , leaving Kiana , a friendly chief , to take command of his warriors in Hawaii . The contest would have been of very doubtful issue had not the mighty Pélé , goddess of the great volcano , interposed in favour of ...
... person to the former , leaving Kiana , a friendly chief , to take command of his warriors in Hawaii . The contest would have been of very doubtful issue had not the mighty Pélé , goddess of the great volcano , interposed in favour of ...
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... . The same act of homage was required by any person approaching his house , and also while the king's food and drink were being carried to him . His drinking water was brought from - springs far inland , specially reserved for his use ;
... . The same act of homage was required by any person approaching his house , and also while the king's food and drink were being carried to him . His drinking water was brought from - springs far inland , specially reserved for his use ;
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