Polynesian Researches
CHAP. VI
CHAP. VI
Visit to the spot where Capt. Cook was killed—Hawaiian notions of a future state—Account of the battle at Mokuohai—Death of Kauikeouli—Former prevalence of war in the Sandwich Islands—Warriors—Warlike games—Methods of consulting the gods before determining on war—Human sacrifices—Councils of war—Levying armies—Encampments—Fortifications—Naval fights—Disposition of forces—Weapons—War dresses—Methods of attack—War-gods carried to battle—Single combats—Sacrificing the slain—Treatment of the vanquished—Manner of concluding peace.