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Island Missions Describe Pacific Peoples and Customs
Europe’s cruel views on female infants are contrasted with a missionary account of Pacific islands. The text describes Matavia on the north coast, Friendly Islands led by Tongatahoo, and the Marquesas with Christiana, noting harbors, climate, and early European observations from 1769 to 1792. It critiques pagan beliefs, priests, and religious rites, likening deities to those in scripture and mentioning an ark and sacred oracle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Matavia
Isand
Otaheite
Tongatahoo
Amsterdam Island
Entrecasteaux
Tlands
Marquesas
Pacific Ocean
Christiana
Fiitndly Islands
Hlands
Eatoo
Moses