Recital of the South Sea wrestling and island customs
The narrative details a wrestling match among Otaheiteans with twelve bare-bodied fighters, signs of challenge, and postmatch cheers. It notes swimming feats against fierce surf, rites of respect, and a succession custom where sovereignty passes at birth. Also described are weapons, punishment by the injured, and a speculative outline of Batuas deities and island religion. The piece ends with a depiction of a wicker idol and hints at further continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llawkefworth
Otaheite
Europe
Tepapa
Tettowmatatayo
Tane
Taroataihetoemoo
Heaven
Hell
Island
Arman
Anecdotes of the Privice Lier of the King of Prussia
An account from Burney notes a private Sans-Souci concert attended by privilege, with M. Quantz and M. Benda meeting, the King playing German flute concertos with precision and ease, and remarks on his routine at Sans-Souci including rising at four, ministerial duties, regimental drills, long dinners, and nightly reading or music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prussia
Burney
Germany
PraMa
sans-Seaci
Voc Elf
M. de
Figgi
M. Benda
M. Quantz
Hercules
Grauns
Quantz
Scarlattis
Vincis
Leos
Pergolesis
Peparas
Apollo
M. Quartz
Potsdam
Berlin
Sans-Souci
Witten
Eno
T. Cadell
Bockteller
Strand
Lords of the Admiralty
Joseph Banks
Hayes
Gro
Jonn DuLay Mple
Charles IT
James H King William
Queen Mary
el Egent
Enatanod
W. Brackstone
Price
Sicrey
Matta
William Beciorn
Somerby
Suffolk
P. Bayvone
F.R.S
Naper Snag
Perha
Asia
Pera
William Jones
Lanouaczs
C. Ey
Buchan
Wrertam Boomfield
Eig
W. Forpyce
M.D. Price
England
J. D. Micnazuis Eriston
W. Bayley
Cockspnrtreet
Haymarket
A. Rothwell
New Bond-street
Grosvenor
Angel and Crown
Holborn
F. Newbery
St. Paul’s Churchyard
J. Price
Leadenhall- Treet
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charles Hutton
J. Wilkie
London
Newcastle
Gateshead
Tyne
Portsmouth
Grand Naval Review
Hudford
Lady’s Magazine
Refic&i
Charlotte Jarvis
G. Robinson
Paternofterrow
Ien Nevis
Cains, &c
Aunnon
William Bayley
Cockspur-street
John Price
India Home
Leadenhall-frest
St. Pauls Churchyard
J. Grosvenor
Turnstile
Rothwell
New- Bond Street
Long-Acre
Cornhill
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