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A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume 16 by Robert Kerr
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Cook. Account of the Captain's Services, and a Sketch of his
Character, 446

IV. Transactions at Owhyhee subsequent to the Death of
Captain Cook. Gallant Behaviour of the Lieutenant of Marines.
Dangerous Situation of the Party at the Morai. Bravery of
one of the Natives. Consultation respecting future Measures.
Demand of the Body of Captain Cook. Evasive and insidious
Conduct of Koah and the Chiefs. Insolent Behaviour of the
Natives. Promotion of Officers. Arrival of two Priests with
Part of the Body. Extraordinary Behaviour of two Boys. Burning
of the Village of Kakooa. Unfortunate Destruction of the
Dwellings of the Priests. Recovery of the Bones of Captain
Cook. Departure from Karakakooa Bay, 460

V. Departure from Karakakooa in Search of a Harbour on the
South-East Side of Mowee. Driven to Leeward by the Easterly
Winds and Current. Pass the Island of Tahoorowha. Description
of the South-West Side of Mowee. Run along the Coasts of Ranai
and Morotoi to Woahoo. Description of the North-East Coast
of Woahoo. Unsuccessful Attempt to Water. Passage to Atooi.
Anchor in Wymoa Bay. Dangerous Situation of the Watering Party
on Shore. Civil Dissensions in the Islands. Visit from the
contending Chiefs. Anchor off Oneeheow. Final Departure from
the Sandwich Islands, 492





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