This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1801 Excerpt: ...formed into arbours, by bending the branches when young, and closing them round with smaller trees. These appeared to have been llept in very lately. The trees of which the woods are composed grow in a molt luxuriant manner, clear of small branches-to a considerable height; and consist of several sorts, some of which, ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1801 Excerpt: ...formed into arbours, by bending the branches when young, and closing them round with smaller trees. These appeared to have been llept in very lately. The trees of which the woods are composed grow in a molt luxuriant manner, clear of small branches-to a considerable height; and consist of several sorts, some of which, the leaf in particular, was like the laurel. Another sort was jointed like the vine, but we did not see one that could be dignified by the appellation of a timber tree. On our return, a few of the natives were seen approaching us', i and as they appeared peaceably disposed, we joined the first party, and saluted each other by meeting noses, according to the New zealand fashion. They were presented with some trinkets, ' but seemed to entertain not the least idea of barter, or-of obligation to, make the least return, as we could not prevail upon them to part with any thing excepting one spear of very rude workmanship. On making a bargain with him who had parted with the spear, for his coat, or covering of seabear il-zin, he was so delighted with the reflec tion A I tion of-his face in the looking glasses proposed in exchange, that he ran away with them. Proviously to this, with a view to shew them the superior esfeft of our fire-arms, I gave them some birds which I had killed, and pointed out to them the cause of their death. On firing my gun they seemed much alarmed at its report; andpall retreated as we advanced towards them, excepting one old man, who maintained his ground; and presenting his spear side-ways, beat time with his feet; and as he seemed to notice us in a very threatening manner, I gave my fowling piece to one of our people, went up to him, shook him by the hand, and used every method I could devise to obtain his confidence. Observ.
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