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  2. THE FIJI ISLANDS.

    The Fiji, Fejee or Viti Islands are a group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, lying between the latitudes of 15º 5' and 19º south and extending from longitude 117º to 182º east. The number ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 3,383 words
  3. SPIRIT HOUSE.

    Amidst the ordinary, built houses in the towns of Fiji, the visitor cannot fail noticing one or more very peculiar buildings. These structures are of the strangest shape, the proportions being most ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 112 words
  4. OPOA, ISLAND OF RAIATEA.

    The Island of Raiatea, named Ulitea by Capt. Cook, is the largest and most central of the Society Group. Its circumference is nearly fifty miles, and it stands within a noble reef which engirdles it ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 658 words
  5. THAKOMBAU, KING OF FIJI.

    Thakombau, the new president or king of Fiji, whose portrait we give, was formerly known as Sera, tho son of Tanoa, former Chief of Mbau. The title of Thakombau (evil to Mbau) ...

    Article : 235 words
  6. MBAU. CAPITAL OF THE FIJI ISLANDS.

    The residence of Thakombau is situate on the rocky islet of Mbau, of which also we give a sketch. This island is within a short distance of Viti, or Fiji Leva, tho largest island of Fiji; the mission ...

    Article : 213 words
  7. EROMANGESE ON THE DECK OF THE DAYSPRING.

    Eromanga is an island of nearly a hundred miles in circumference, and forms one of the southern group of the New Hebrides. It is traingular in shape; its coast being for the most part rugged ...

    Article : 2,506 words
  8. VALLEY OF VOONA, ISLAND OF OVALAU.

    The Valley of Voona, in the island of Ovalau as shown in the accompanying engraving, is a chanracteristic view of Fijian scenery. Such valleys as this are frequently to be met with in the Fiji ...

    Article : 123 words
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