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... arrived in large canoes ( some of their canoes carry upwards of 200 people , but those we saw had not room for above 50 ) . They are noble - looking men , the fairest race in Polynesia , and truly dignified in their bearing . Some wore ...
... arrived in large canoes ( some of their canoes carry upwards of 200 people , but those we saw had not room for above 50 ) . They are noble - looking men , the fairest race in Polynesia , and truly dignified in their bearing . Some wore ...
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... arrived here at a most critical moment . majority of the chiefs of Tutuila have assembled here to council of war how most effectually to subdue the rebels . majority are in favour of war . A few have not yet arrived . to - day they have ...
... arrived here at a most critical moment . majority of the chiefs of Tutuila have assembled here to council of war how most effectually to subdue the rebels . majority are in favour of war . A few have not yet arrived . to - day they have ...
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... In a general way the Samoan isles have divided themselves into ten districts , each of which has its distinct fono or parliament , and no action is taken in any matter till the members of one council have arrived at something.
... In a general way the Samoan isles have divided themselves into ten districts , each of which has its distinct fono or parliament , and no action is taken in any matter till the members of one council have arrived at something.
Page 58
Constance Frederica Gordon Cumming. till the members of one council have arrived at something very near a unanimous ... arrival of H.M.S. Barracouta , commanded by Captain Stevens , he seized the Peerless for breach of the neu- trality ...
Constance Frederica Gordon Cumming. till the members of one council have arrived at something very near a unanimous ... arrival of H.M.S. Barracouta , commanded by Captain Stevens , he seized the Peerless for breach of the neu- trality ...
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... arrived at Apia , and concluded a treaty with the king and Government of Samoa , declaring perpetual peace and friendship between the people of their respective isles . The Samoans ceded to Britain the right to establish a naval station ...
... arrived at Apia , and concluded a treaty with the king and Government of Samoa , declaring perpetual peace and friendship between the people of their respective isles . The Samoans ceded to Britain the right to establish a naval station ...
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