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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page vii

CHAP. XII

FROM PAGE 296 TO PAGE 323.

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 Pélé, the goddess of the volcanoes—Opinion of the natives respecting the permanent residence of Missionaries at Waiakea—Description of native houses.