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Polynesian Researches
CHAP. XIII
CHAP. XIII
Situation, extent, and productions of Rapa—Singularity of its structure—Appearance of the inhabitants—Violent proceedings on board—Remarkable interposition of Providence—Visit of some natives to Tahiti—Introduction of Christianity into Rapa—Raivavai—Accounts of its inhabitants—Visit of Capt. Henry—Establishment of a native mission—Fatal ravages of a contagious disease—Tubuai—Notice of the mutineers of the Bounty—Origin of the inhabitants—Prevention of war—Establishment of salutary laws—Rimatara—Productions—Circumstances of the inhabitants—Abolition of idolatry—General improvement—Rurutu—Geological character—Population—Auura—His voyage to Maurua—Return to his native island—Destruction of the idols—Visit to Rurutu—Advancement of the people in knowledge, industry, and comfort—Unjust conduct of visitors—Treatment of the shipwrecked by the natives—Progress of Christianity.
LIST OF PLATES FOR VOL III.
| Vignette | to face the Title. |
| View of Fa-re Harbour, in Huahine | 296 |