PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION. 



In this revision I have been assisted by many good friends. 

 For the most recent returns of the exports and imports of the 

 colony of Fiji, I am indebted to the indefatigable Colonial 

 Secretary, the Hon. John B. Thurston, C.M.G. ; while in regard 

 to some interesting Samoan data, I have to acknowledge the 

 kind assistance of Mr. H. Phipps Allender. 



The beautiful lagoon of Mango, which forms the frontispiece, 

 was sketched from a photograph by my friend M. Frederic 

 Sang, of the Salon, Paris. For the index appended to this 

 edition I am indebted to Mr. F. W. Jordan. 



H. STONEHEWER COOPER. 



CHUKCH END, FINCHLET, 

 June, 1882. 



