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Contents.
Character of the Natives—How far they are Cannibals—Their affectionate Disposition—Upsetting of a Canoe—Moyhanger's Determination to visit Europe—Parting with his Kindred—Meeting of Friends—Mode of Salutation |
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Polygamy—Children—Mode of carrying the Children—Tattooing—Cloathing of the Natives—their Dress and Ornaments |
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Cultivation of Potatoes—Excellent Quality of this Root—Beneficial to the Health of a Ship's Company—The Tricks of the Natives in dealing for this Article—Modes of catching Fish—Cookery—Construction of their Canoes |
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War—Warlike Instruments—Enmity between two Tribes—Manufacture of their Mats and Tools |
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Language—Vocabulary—Numerals |
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Music, vocal and instrumental—Musical Instruments—Dancing |
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Account of Moyhanger, the Native of New Zealand |
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