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 iv

CHAP. III

FROM PAGE 55 TO PAGE 73.

Voyage of part of the Missionaries to Kairua—Welcome from the governor of Hawaii—A breakfast scene—Description of an extensive cavern—Curious natural phenomenon, occasioned by the sea—Situation and appearance of Kairua—Excursion to the plantations—Christian zeal of a chief—Ruins of a heiau—Notice of Captain Cook—Account of Mouna Huararai—Volcanic phenomena.