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- # CHAPTER XLVIII. TAHITI AS IT IS
## Overview
This is a chapter from the novel [Omoo: Adventures in the South Seas](arke:01KG8AJ7VM7B8YZ2568YF8PQ5J) by Herman Melville. It was extracted on January 30, 2026, from the source file [omoo.txt](arke:01KG89J1H7Y803CZ7X80F0QFHZ). It is part of the [Melville Complete Works](arke:01KG89HMDZKNY753EZE1CJ8HZW) collection.
## Context
This chapter is part of Melville's semi-autobiographical novel, *Omoo*, which recounts his experiences in the South Seas. The novel, sourced from [omoo.txt](arke:01KG89J1H7Y803CZ7X80F0QFHZ), is included in the [Melville Complete Works](arke:01KG89HMDZKNY753EZE1CJ8HZW) collection. This chapter is preceded by [CHAPTER XLVII. HOW THEY DRESS IN TAHITI](arke:01KG8AJK7H4F6BFNB55PY7P560) and followed by [CHAPTER XLIX. SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED](arke:01KG8AJK7QV80GYR4NF29X1054).
## Contents
This chapter discusses the state of Tahiti and the impact of foreign influence, particularly from missionaries and other white settlers. It contains four chunks of text. The first chunk introduces the topic, stating the intention to provide a more detailed look at the condition of the natives. The second chunk discusses the improvements to morality due to the presence of missionaries, and quotes several authors on the subject. The third chunk continues to discuss the impact of missionaries, and quotes Captain Wilson and Vancouver. The fourth chunk concludes the chapter.
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