In the Andamans and Nicobars: The Narrative of a Cruise in the Schooner "Terrapin"

CHAPTER II

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We enter the Harbour--Surveillance--Ross Island Pastimes-- Visit the Chief Commissioner--The Harbour--Cellular Jail-- Lime-kilns--Phoenix Bay--Hopetown--Murder of Lord Mayo-- Chatham Island--Haddo and the Andamanese--Tea Gardens--Viper Island and Jail--The Convicts--Occupations--Punishments-- Troops--Departure.