Polynesian Researches

CHAP. II

CHAP. II

FROM PAGE 33 TO PAGE 54

Present from the British government to the king of the Sandwich Islands—Voyage to Hawaii—Appearance of the island—Intercourse with the people—Kearakekua bay—Visit to Kuakini the governor—Voyage to Oahu —Welcome from the American Missionaries—Detention in Oahu—Journeys and endeavours to instruct the people—Invitation to reside among them—Labours of Auna and native teachers—Destruction of idols—Observance of the sabbath by the king and chiefs—Attention to religion—Karaimoku—Religious services in the families of the principal chiefs—Effects of our visit—Departure for the Society Islands—Return to Oahu—Arrival of Missionaries—Objects of the projected tour of Hawaii—Remarks on the orthography of native words.