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- # CHAPTER XC. Rare Sport At Ohonoo
## Overview - What this is (type, form, dates, scope)
This is a chapter from the novel "[Mardi: And a Voyage Thither](arke:01KG8AJA6157W2830190N652KA)" by Herman Melville, labeled "CHAPTER XC. Rare Sport At Ohonoo". It is a text chapter extracted from the file "[mardi_vol1.txt](arke:01KG89J1HYC04JWXEK48P07WPK)" and was extracted on January 30, 2026. The chapter is part of the "Melville Complete Works" collection.
## Context - Background and provenance from related entities
This chapter is part of Melville's novel *Mardi: And a Voyage Thither*, which is contained within the file *mardi_vol1.txt*. The file is part of the "Melville Complete Works" collection. The chapter follows "CHAPTER LXXXIX. Braid-Beard Rehearses The Origin Of The Isle Of Rogues" and precedes "CHAPTER XCI. Of King Uhia And His Subjects".
## Contents - What it contains, key subjects and details
The chapter describes a "Rare Sport At Ohonoo," focusing on the island's unique surfing culture. It details the preparation, the use of surfboards, and the thrill of riding the waves. The chapter also introduces King Uhia and his subjects, setting the stage for the next chapter. The text is divided into two chunks.
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