ABSTRACT
Mode of conducting wars among all savages nearly the same.— Civilized tribes may be described as mi armed population.—Native weapons.—Poisoned weapons.—Use of the bow and arrow, and of the sling.— The spear.—The kris.—The sword.—Fire arms.—Cannon.—Small arms.— Military character of the country inhabited by the Indian islanders, and how it affects their mode of conducting wars.—Different descriptions of military force.—Modes of levying troops.— Of declaring war and organizing the military force.—Mode of fighting.—Mode of provisioning the army.— Conduct towards the dead, wounded, and prisoners.—Anecdotes in illustration.
