. Journal of researches into the natural history and geology of the countries visited during the voyage round the world of 'Beagle,' under the command of Captain Fitz Roy. c dAkvyiws JAMES ISLAHD OPUNTIA GALAPAGEIA. AVA OR KAVA (MACROPIPER METHYSTICUM), TAHITI. CHAPTER XVIII TAHITI AND NEW ZEALAND Pass through the Low Archipelago—Tahiti—Aspect—Vegetation on the mountains—View of Eimeo—Excursion into the interior—Profound ravines—Successionof waterfalls—Number of wild useful plants—Temperance of the inhabitants—Their moral state—Parliament convened—New Zealand—Bay of islands—Hippahs—Excu
. Journal of researches into the natural history and geology of the countries visited during the voyage round the world of 'Beagle,' under the command of Captain Fitz Roy. c dAkvyiws JAMES ISLAHD OPUNTIA GALAPAGEIA. AVA OR KAVA (MACROPIPER METHYSTICUM), TAHITI. CHAPTER XVIII TAHITI AND NEW ZEALAND Pass through the Low Archipelago—Tahiti—Aspect—Vegetation on the mountains—View of Eimeo—Excursion into the interior—Profound ravines—Successionof waterfalls—Number of wild useful plants—Temperance of the inhabitants—Their moral state—Parliament convened—New Zealand—Bay of islands—Hippahs—Excursion to Waimate—Missionary establishment—English weedsnow run wild—Waiomio—Funeral of a New Zealand woman—Sail forAustralia. October 20th.—The survey of the Galapagos Archipelago beingconcluded, we steered towards Tahiti and commenced our longpassage of 3200 miles. In the course of a few days we sailedout of the gloomy and clouded ocean-district which extendsduring the winter far from the coast of South America. Wethen enjoyed bright and clear weather, while running pleasantlyalong at the rate of 150 or 160 miles a day before the steadytrade-wind. The temperature in this m
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