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vi PREFACE

of the hardships of an explorer’s life; and I received
so many kindnesses from all the white colonists I
met, that one great object of my writing is to show
my gratitude for their friendly help.

First of all, I would mention His Britannic
Majesty’s Resident, Mr. Morton King, who followed
my studies with the most sympathetic interest, was
my most hospitable host, and, I may venture to say,
my friend. I would name Mr. Colonna, Resident
de France, Judge Alexander in Port Vila, and
Captain Harrowell; in Santo, Rev. Father Bochu,
the Messrs. Thomas, Mr. Fysh, Mr. Clapcott; in
Malo, Mr. M. Wells and Mr. Jacquier; in Vao, Rev.
Father Jamond; in Malekula, Rev. F. Paton, Rev.
Jaffrays, Mr. Bird and Mr. Fleming; in Ambrym,
Rev. Dr. J. J. Bowie, Mr. Stevens, Mr. Decent; in
Pentecoste, Mr. Filmer; in Aoba, Mr. Albert and
Rev. Grunling; in Tanna, Rev. Macmillan and Dr.
Nicholson; in Venua Lava, Mr. Choyer; in Nitendi,
Mr. Matthews. I am also indebted to the Anglican
missionaries, especially Rev. H. N. Drummond, and to
Captain Sinker of the steam yacht Soul/221% Cross, to
the supercargo and captains of the steamers of Burns,
Phin & Company. There are many more who
assisted me in various ways, often at the expense of
their own comfort and interest, and not the least of
the impressions I took home with me is, that nowhere
can one find wider hospitality or friendlier helpfulness