In conclusion it should be pointed out that much remains to be done in the geological exploration of this island, and that I would have spent a third year in this task much to my profit. Still I hope that a period of two years devoted to its investigation will be regarded as some excuse for a certain over-confidence in the expression of my opinions.
To enumerate all those from whom I received much kindness in these islands would be a lengthy task. My indebtedness is very great to Bishop Vidal, Father Rougier, and to various other members of the Roman Catholic Mission, and I experienced similar favours at the hands of Mr. Williams and other Wesleyan Missionaries in Vanua Levu. Mr. F. Spence and Mrs. Spence showed me great kindness, and from Dr. Corney I received valuable assistance on my arrival in the group. To the planters my debt is equally great, more especially to Mr. Barratt, Mr. Dods, and Mr. Mills.
In conclusion I would suggest the foundation of a “Fijian Society” for the investigation of the islands, for the gathering together of all that has been written about the group and its people, and for the advancement of science.
Henry Brougham Guppy.
June, 1903.
Note.—A type set of my geological collections representing the massive rocks from this island has been kindly accepted by the Curator of the Geological Museum, Jermyn Street.
LIST OF SOME OF THE PRINCIPAL AUTHORITIES QUOTED IN THIS BOOK
Dana, J. D., on the Geology of Fiji in vol. x, Geology, United States Exploring Expedition Reports, Philadelphia, 1849.
Kleinschmidt, T., “Reisen auf den Viti-Inseln,” Journal des Museum Godeffroy, heft 14, Hamburg, 1879.
Horne, J., “A Year in Fiji,” London, 1881.