 Psalms, containing many notes and semitones." (1, vol. 3, p. 159; 2, vol. 1, p. 125). It is not easy to say what is meant by " notes and semitones." Speaking generally of the Maori, in March, 1770, a note says: I have seen the strokes of fifteen paddles...  The Museum Journal - Page 31by University of Pennsylvania. University Museum - 1910Full view - About this book
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...and fleshy ; but not fat, like the lazy and luxurious inhabitants of the islands in the South Seas* : they are also exceedingly vigorous and active ; and...discovered in whatever they do. I have seen the strokes ef fifteen paddles on a side in one of their canoes made with incredible quickness, and yet with such... | |
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...and fleshy ; but not fat, like the lazy and luxurious inhabitants of the islands in the South Seas : they are also exceedingly vigorous and active ; and...they do. I have seen the strokes of fifteen paddles ou a side in one of their canoes made with incredible quickness, and yet with such minute exactness... | |
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...and fleshy ; but not fat, like the lazy and luxurious inhabitants of time inlands in the South Seas : they are also exceedingly vigorous and active ; and...adroitness and manual dexterity in an uncommon degree, whicim are discovered in whatever they do. I have seen the strokes of fifteen paddles on a side in... | |
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...and fleshy ; but not fat, like the lazy and luxurious inhabitants of the islands in the South Seas : they are also exceedingly vigorous and active : and...the rowers seemed to be actuated by one common soul. The dispositions both of the men and women seemed to be mild and gentle : they treat each other with... | |
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