. 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, Beagle Expedition (1831-1836); Natural history; Geology; Voyages around the world. AVA riR KA\"A (.MACRnMlT'.K METMV^TICU:\t), TAHITI. CHAPTER XVIII TAHITI AND NEW ZEALAND Pass througli the Low Archipelago—Tahiti—Aspect—\>getatioii on llie mountains —View of Eimeo—Excursion into the interior—Profound ravines—Succession of waterfalls—Number of wild useful plants—Temperance of the inhabitants— Thei
. 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, Beagle Expedition (1831-1836); Natural history; Geology; Voyages around the world. AVA riR KA\"A (.MACRnMlT'.K METMV^TICU:\t), TAHITI. CHAPTER XVIII TAHITI AND NEW ZEALAND Pass througli the Low Archipelago—Tahiti—Aspect—\>getatioii on llie mountains —View of Eimeo—Excursion into the interior—Profound ravines—Succession of 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 weeds now run wild—Waiomio—Funeral of a New Zealand woman—Sail for Australia. October 20th.—The survey of the Galapagos Archipelago being concluded, we steered towards Tahiti and commenced our long passage of 3200 inilcs. In the course of a few days we sailed out of the gloom)' and clouded ocean-district which extends during the winter far from the coast of South America. We then enjoyed bright and clear weather, while running pleasantly along at the rate of 150 or 160 miles a day before the steady trade-wind. The tcinperaturc in this more central part of the Pacific is higher than near the American shore. The. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882. London : J. Murray
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