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The Quest and Occupation of Tahiti, 1772.1776. By B. G.

Corney. Vol. I. (Hakluyt Society.)—This volume of the Hakluyt Society's valuable publications is based on the records of the naval expedition despatched by Carlos III. of Spain in 1769 to search for a vaguely known island in the South Sea. This was Easter Island: in a further exploration the Spaniards reached Tahiti, and the full account of their experiences in that romantic island is now being excellently translated and edited by Mr. Corney.