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coiar rope; and, as the pious Herbert sung two 
hundred years ago, 
u The Indian’s nut alone 
Is clothing, meat and trencher, drink and can, 
Boat, cable, sail and needle, all in one.” 
It is impossible to contemplate either the bread¬ 
fruit or cocoa-nut tree, in their gigantic and 
spontaneous growth, their majestic appearance, 
the value and abundance of their fruit, and the 
varied purposes to which they are subservient, 
without admiring the wisdom and benevolence 
of the Creator, and his distinguishing kindness 
towards the inhabitants of these interesting 
islands. 
