XXX.—Observations on the Recent Calcareous Formations of the Solomon Group made during 1882–84

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On account of the treacherous character of the natives of the Solomon Group, no extensive geological observations have ever been made in these islands since the period of their discovery by the Spaniards three centuries ago. For this reason my excursions in these regions were not free from personal risks; in many places they were considerably curtailed, and in some places they had to be abandoned altogether. Fortunately, however, I was able to make a detailed examination of several of the smaller islands, the natives of which had been first conciliated by the kindly tact of Lieut.-Commander C. F. Oldham, to whom I am indebted for much assistance in my pursuits. But from the circumstances in which I was placed, both on board and on shore, it was necessary, in order to accomplish much, to dare a little.

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