CHAPTER XIX

THE INLAND PLANTS OF THE PACIFIC ISLANDS

PRELIMINARY COMPARISON OF THE PHYSICAL CONDITIONS OF HAWAII,

FIJI, AND TAHITI

Introductory remarks.—The tranquil working of the winds and currents

contrasted with the revolutionary influence of the bird.—The Hawaiian,

Fijian, and Tahitian groups.—Their surface-areas and elevations.—Their

climates.—The mountain climate of Hawaii.—The rainfall of the three

groups.—Summary

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