CONTENTS. XI 



Preparations to obsene the Transit of Venus, and what !iappen- 

 ed in the mean time at the Fort - - Page 134} 



CHAP. XIV. 



The Ceremonies of an Indian Funeral particularly described. — 

 General Observations on the Subject. — A Character found 

 among the Indians to which the Ancients paid great Vener- 

 ation. — A Robbery at the Fort, and its Consequences ; with a 

 Specimen of Indian Cookery, and various Incidents - 144? 



CHAP. XV. 



An Account of the Circumnavigation of the Island, and various In- 

 cidents that happened during the Expedition ; with a Descrip- 

 tion of a Burying-place and Place of Worship, called a Mo- 

 rai - - - - - - 157 



CHAP. XVI. 



An Expedition of Mr. Banks to trace the River Marks of sub- 

 terraneous Fire. — Preparations for leaving the Island. — An 

 Account of Tupia _ _ _ - . 173 



CHAP. XVII. 



A particular Description of the Island ; its Produce and Inhabit- 

 ants; their Dress, Habitations, Food, Domestic Life and Amuse- 

 ments - - - - - - 184? 



CHAP. XVIII. 

 Of the Manufactures, Boats, and Navigation of Otaheite - 209 



CHAP. XIX. 



Of the Division of Time in Otaheite ; Numeration, Computation 

 of Distance, Language, Diseases, Disposal of the Dead, Re- 

 ligion, War, Weapons, and Government ; with some general 

 Observations for the Use of future Navigators - 225 



CHAP. XX. 



A Description of several other Islands in the Neighbourhood of 

 Otaheite, with various Incidents ; a Dramatic Entertainment ; 

 and many Particulars relative to the Customs and Manners of 

 the Inhabitants ----- 24-5 



