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. XVI

FROM PAGE 427 TO PAGE 458.

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.

PLATES VOL. IV.

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