Polynesian Researches
CHAP. XI
CHAP. XI
Arrival of Missionaries from England—Building and launching of the Haweis—Re-occupation of Matavai—New stations in Tahiti—Journeys across the interior of Eimeo—Village of Tamai—Retrospect of labour at Afareaitu—Honesty of the people—Departure from Eimeo—Voyage to the Society Islands—Appearance of Huahine—Fa-re harbour and surrounding country—Accommodations on shore—State of the inhabitants of Huahine—Commencement of Missionary labours—Influence of presents on the people.