CHAP. III, Transactions at Otaheite, and the Society
Islands; and prosecution of the Voyage to
the Coast of North America,
SECT. I. An Eclipse of the Moon observed. The
Island Toobouai discovered. Its Situa-
tion, Extent, and Appearance. Inter-
course with its Inhabitants. Their Per-
sons, Dresses, and Canoes described. Ar-
rival at Oheitepeha Bay, at Otaheite.
Omai's Reception, and imprudent Con
duct. Account of Spanish Shipt twice
visiting the Island.Interview with the
Chief of this District. The Olla, or God,
of Bolabola. A mad Prophet. Arrival
in Matavai Bay,
II. Interview with Otoo, King of the Island,
Imprudent Conduct of Omai. Employ-
ments on Shore. European Animals land-
ed. Particulars about a Native who had
visited Lima. About Oedidee. A Revolt
in Eimeo. War with that Island deter-
mined upon, in a Council of Chiefs. A
human Sacrifice on that Account. A par-
ticular Relation of the Ceremonies at the
great Morai, where the Sacrifice was of-
fered. Other barbarous Customs of this
People,
III. Conference with Towha. Heevas described.
Omai and Oedidee give Dinners. Fire-
works exhibited. A remarkable Present
of Cloth. Manner of preserving the Body