CHAPTER VI.

THE PHYSICAL CHARACTERS AND RACE-AFFINITIES OF THESE ISLANDERS.

Race Affinities--Migrations of the Pacific Islanders--Evidence derived from the Native Names of Littoral Trees--A Typical Solomon Islander-- Variations in the Type--Physical Measurements--Height--Weight--Limbs-- Skull--Features--Hair--Colour of Skin--Powers of Vision--Colour-sense --Gestures and Expressions of the Emotions--Disposition--The Estimation of Dumont D’Urville--My Own pp. 98-129