CONTENTS 



OF 



THE SIXTH VOLUME, 



THIRD VOYAGE. 

 BOOK III. 



Transactions at Otaheite, and the Society Islands ,* and Pro- 

 secution of the Voyage to the Coast of North America. 



CHAP. L 



An Eclipse of the Moon observed. The Island Toobouai dis- 

 covered. Its Situation, Extent, and Appearance. Inter- 

 course with its Inhabitants. Their Persons, Dresses, and 

 Canoes, described. Arrival in Oheitepeha Bay at Otaheite. 

 Omai's Reception, and imprudent Conduct. Account of 

 Spanish Ships twice visiting the Island. Interview with the 

 Chief of this District. The Olla, or God, of Bolabola. A 

 mad Prophet, Arrival in Matavai Bay - Page 3 



CHAP. II. 



Interview with Otoo, King ot tiie Island. Imprudent Conduct 

 of Omai. Employments on Shore. European Animals land- 

 ed. Particulars about a Native who had visited Lima. 

 About Oedidee. A Revolt in Eimeo. War with that Island 

 determined upon, in a Council of Chiefs. A human Sacrifice 

 on that Account. A particular Relation of the Ceremonies at 

 the great Morai, where the Sacrifice was offered. Other bar- 

 barous Customs of this people 21 



CHAP III. 



Conference with Towha. Heevas described. Omai and Oedi- 

 dee give Dinners. Fireworks exhibited. A remarkable 

 Present of Cloth. Manner of preserving the Body of a dead 

 Chief. Another human Sacrifice. Riding on Horseback. 

 Otoo's Attention to supply Provisions, and prevent Thefts. 

 Animals given to him. Etary and the Deputies of a Chief 



have Audiences. A Mock-fight of two War Canoes Naval 



Strength of these Islands. Manner of Conducting a War 44 



