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Notice of the discovery of the Sandwich Islands-Correctness of Captain
Cook's narrative-Remarks on the impressions produced by its perusal→→
Actual state of the people-General account of HAWAII, MAUI, TAHAURAWE,
MOROKINI, RANAI, MOROKAI, OARU, TAUAI, NIIHA, and TARUA-Climate,
population, and natural history of the Sandwich Islands-Importance of,
their local situation-Arrival of missionaries from America-Commence-
ment of missionary labours among them-Circumstances of the people.
CHAPTER II.
FROM PAGE 32 TO PAGE 47.
Present from the British government to the king of the Sandwich Islands-
Voyage to Hawai-Appearance of the island-Intercourse with the people
Kearakakua bay-Visit to Kuakini, the governor-Voyage to Oahu-Wel-
come from the American missionaries-Detention in Oahu-Journeys and
endeavours to instruct the people - Invitation to reside among them-La-
bours of Auna and native te chers-Destruction of idols-Observance of
the Sabbath by the king and chiefs-Attention to religion-Karaimoku-
Religious services in the families of the principal chiefs-Effects of our visit
-Departure for the Society Islands-Return to Oahu-Arrival of mission-
aries-Objects of the projected tour of Hawaii-Remarks on the orthography
of native words.
CHAPTER III.
FROM PAGE 48 TO PAGE 61.
Voyage of part of the missionaries to Kairua-Welcome from the governor
of Hawaii-A breakfast scene-Description of an extensive cavern-Curious
natural phenomenon occasioned by the sea-Situation and appearance of
Kairua-Excursion to the plantations-Christian zeal of a chief-Ruins of a
heiau-Notice of Captain Cook-Account of Mouna Huararai-Volcanic
phenomena.
CHAPTER IV.
FROM PAGE 61 TO PAGE 81.
Departure from Oahu-Occurrence off Ranai-Appearance of Lahaina-Keo-
puolani, queen of the islands-Native dance-Missionary labours-Bu-
henehene, a popular native game-Traditions respecting some of the prin-
cipal idols of Maui and the adjacent islands -Voyage to Hawaii-Visit to an
aged English resident-Description of a heiau-Native dance at Kairua.
CHAPTER V.
FROM PAGE 81 TO PAGE 109.
Proposed route-An ancient fortress-Aid from the governor-Another native
dance-Height of Mouna Huararai-Manner of preparing bark for native
cloth-Cultivation of the cloth-plant-Method of manufacturing and paint-
ing various kinds of cloth-Conversation with the governor-Departure from
Kairua-Description of our guide-Several heiaus-Population of the west-
ern coast-Tracts of rugged lava-Scene of the battle which took place in
consequence of the abolition of idolatry, in 1819-Description of the battle
-Tomb of a celebrated priest-Account of Captain Cook's death, and the
honours rendered to his remains-Encouraging missionary labours.
CHAPTER VI.
FROM PAGE 109 TO PAGE 123.
Visit to the spot where Capt. Cook was killed-Hawaiian notions of a future state-Account of the battle at Mokuohai-Death of Kauikeouli-Former
prevalence of war in the Sandwich Islands-Warriors-Warlike games-
Methods of consulting the gods before determining on war-Human sacri-
fices-Councils of war-Levying arinies-Encampments-Fortifications-
Naval fights-Disposition of forces-Weapons-War-dresses--Methods of
attack-War-gods carried to battle-Single combats-Sacrificing the slain
-Treatment of the vanquished-Manner of concluding peace.
CHAPTER VII.
FROM PAGE 123 TO PAGE 137.
Burying-place of the ancient Hawaiian kings-Account of the puhonua, or
city of refuge, at Honaunan-Population of this part of the coast-Ad-
vantages of Honaunau for a missionary station-Lodging at Keokea-
Ancient cataract of lava, and irregular vaulted avenue-Journey along the
shore-Mourning ceremonies and customs at the death of the chiefs.
CHAPTER VIIL.
FROM PAGE 137 TO PAGE 153.
Singular pillars of lava-Scarcity of fresh water-Division of Kona-Appear-
ance of the south-west part of the island-Keavaiti -Missionary labours at
Patini-Beautiful spouting of water through the lava-Appearance of the
southern extremity of Hawaii-Inland route to Kaura-Description of the
mountain taro-A congregation of natives at Paapohatu-Valley of Waiohinu
-Account of the Pahe, a native game-Conversation respecting the aboli-
tion of idolatry, with the people at Kapauku-Superstitions connected with
Kaverohea-Reception at Honuapo.
CHAPTER IX.
FROM PAGE 153 TO PAGE 169.
Makoa objects to visiting the volcano-Account of the defeat and assassina-
tion of Keoua-Superstitions connected with the pebbly beach at Ninola
-Hospitality of the natives-Methods of dressing the taro-Distant indi-
cations of the volcano at Kirauea-Visit to the burning chasm at Ponahohoe
-Journey from Kapapala-Lodging in a cavern-Reflection from the vol
cano by night.
CONTENTS.
CHAPTER X.
FROM PAGE 170 TO PAGE 198.
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Departure for the volcano-Volcanic sand-Superstitions of the natives re-
specting the ohelo-Description of the great volcano-Pools of water-
Banks of sulphur-Appearance of the volcano at midnight-Traditions and
superstitions of the natives connected with it-Names of the gods by whom
they suppose it inhabited-The little Kirauea-Ancient heiau on the summit
of a precipice-Mouna Roa-Probable structure of the island.
CHAPTER XI.
FROM PAGE 199 TO PAGE 217.
Journey to Kearakomo-Description of the dracæna, or ti-plant-Account of
the application of a priestess of Pelé to the chiefs at Maui, to revenge the
insult offered to the goddess-Visit of Kapiolani to the crater-Reported
eruption of lava in Kapapala-Sabbath in Kearakomo-Affectionate recep-
tion of Mauae-Fragment of a song on his birth-Conversation with the
people-Marks of an earthquake-Description of Kaimu-Manner of
launching and landing canoes at Kehena-Preaching-Visit to Kinao-
Popular superstitions respecting the origin of diseases.
CHAPTER XII.
FROM PAGE 217 TO PAGE 237.
Conversation with the natives-Appearance of the country in the vicinity of
Pualaa-Extinguished volcano in the valley of Kapoho-Description of
the horua, a native game-Traditionary story of a contest between Pélé
and Kahavari -Incidents on the journey to Hiro-Description of Ora-
Public worship at Waiakea-Conversation with a priestess of Péle, the
goddess of the volcanoes-Opinion of the natives respecting the permanent
residence of missionaries at Waiakea-Description of native houses.
CHAPTER XIII.
FROM PAGE 237 TO PAGE 254.
Former customs on Wairuku river-Affecting instance of infanticide-
Extent of infanticide; motives to its practice; humane efforts of the
chiefs for preventing it-Account of the native methods of curing
diseases-Tradition of the origin of medicine-Waiakea bay-Conver-
sation with natives of the Marquesian islands-Farewell visit to Maaro
-Voyage to Laupahoehoe-Description of a double canoe-Native hospi-
tality.
CHAPTER XIV.
FROM PAGE 254 TO PAGE 285.
Geographical divisions of Hawaii-Temple of Pélé--Division of Hiro-Mis-
sionary labours-Journey across the hills to Towaihae-Description of
Waipio valley-Funeral ceremonies among the natives-Another place of
refuge-Notions of a future state-Voyage to Waimanu-Swimming in
the surf a popular amusement-Ingenious method of staining calabashes
-Value of the kukui-tree-Interest manifested at this place in the in-
structions of the missionaries-Fall of immense masses of rocks-
Halaua-Drinking ava-Character of Tamehameha-Account of the
tabu.
CHAPTER XV.
FROM PAGE 285 TO PAGE 309.
Traditions connected with the northern part of Kohala-Methods of procur-
ing sandal-wood-Manufacture of salt at Towaihae-Visit to Waimea--
Ascent of Mouna Kea-Arrival of Messrs. Bishop and Goodrich at Kairua
-Erection of a place of worship-Observance of the Sabbath-Maritime
character of the people-Government of the islands-Hereditary rank—
Tenure of lands-Revenue and laws-Embarkation for Oahu.
CHAPTER XVI.
FROM PAGE 310 TO PAGE 332.
Traditions respecting the origin of the islanders-Marriage among the natives
-Account of foreigners who visited the Sandwich Islands before they were
discovered by Captain Cook-Preaching at Kairua-Traditions of a deluge
-Visit to Maui-Memoir of the late king and queen of the islands-Notice
of Boki, their principal attendant-Return to Oahu.