Title: Polynesian Researches

Author: Ellis, William

Part of: New Zealand Texts Collection

This text is the subject of: Introduction to Polynesian Researches

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CHAP. XIV

FROM PAGE 348 TO PAGE 391.

Geographical divisions of Hawaii—Temple of Pélé Division of Hiro—Missionary 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 Waimamu—Swimming in the surf a popular amusement—Ingenious method of staining calabashes—Value of the Kukui tree—Interest manifested at this place in the instructions of the missionaries—Fall of immense masses of rocks—Halaua—Drinking ava—Character of Tamehameha—Account of the tabu.