CONTENTS. xi CHAPTER XVII. Second visit to New Zealand—Passengers on board—Changes at Kororadika—A native village—A native chief—Effects of coloni zation on the native character—Natural intelligence of New Zea landers - P- 227 CHAPTER XVIII. Rumours of attacks by the natives—Projected township—Falls of the Wytangi—Mountains and rocks — Tradition of Mawe—Fertile district—Mineral springs—A tabooed woman—Education of white children—Religion of the natives—Lake Maupere—Native hospi tality and cookery—Agricultural establishment—Kaori forest— Rain and wind --------- 239 CHAPTER XIX. Dr. Lang’s misrepresentations—Results of missionary labour— Landsharks—Influences of commerce—Rev. S. Marsden—Native village—Mission settlement ------ 258 CHAPTER XX. War dance—The Tangi—A feast—An important event—Murder by a native—Judicial proceedings—Aywarre—Native and European intercourse—How to be regulated ----- 269 CHAPTER XXL French Discovery squadron—Antarctic continent—French claims on New Zealand—Author’s object—Perforated rocks—Mimi-Wan- gati—Tuttikokka—Sawing—Harbour of refuge—Maraetai—The Tamaki—Volcanic district—Wyheke—An island home—Coro mandel harbour—Mr. Webster—Geological rambles—Native for tresses—Warlike trophy—A female corpse - - - - 280 CHAPTER XXII. Climate of New Zealand—Gales—Departure for the Thames River— Rangipukea—Coast of Shouraki—Volcano of Tongarido—Mouth of the Thames—Mr. M'Askall—Tribe of the Ngatimadous—A missionary chief—Excursion up the Thames—Mr. Bidwill— Tauranga—Roturua—Boiling springs—Lake Taupo—Return to Coromandel harbour -------- 300
