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Given the breadfruit,
the yam and the coco-nut, with the abundant fish of the tropical islands,
and what more does the unspoiled or unsophisticated native need?
One day's work
a week, up the mountain and on the shore, and he is placed beyond want,
and might amuse himself, if he pleased, with surf riding, horse riding,
and canoe paddling for the rest of the week.
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The Hawaiians
had many games but they were most of them associated with gambling; betting
prevailed to a very large extent.
Boxing was the
favourite national sport; wrestling and running matches were also much
in favour.
Sledge racing
was very popular.
A smooth track
was made down a steep hillside and then covered with dry grass.
Grasping his
sledge ...
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... about the
middle with the right had, the actor ran a few yards, then threw himself
with all his force on to the sledge, and shot down the hill head-foremost.
Surf-riding on
boards is still much practised.
An ancient amusement
was to leap from a great height into the water.
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(incomplete) ...
and the island-born foreigners emulate the natives in their surf- board
riding, canoeing and fishing by torchlight.
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