Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara, Volume I (Commodore B. Von Wullerstorf-Urbair,) Undertaken by Order of the Imperial Government in the Years 1857, 1858, & 1859, Under the Immediate Auspices of His I. and R. Highness the Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, Commander-In-Chief of the Austrian Navy.

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GIBRALTAR.

Political Significance of the Rock.--Courtesy of the British Authorities.--Fortifications.--Signal Stations.--The only Place in Europe frequented by Monkeys.--Calcareous Caves.-- Chief Entrances into the Town.--Shutting the Town Gates.-- Public Establishments.--Inhabitants.--Elliott's Gardens.--The Isthmus, or Neutral Ground.--Algeziras.--Ceuta.--Commerce and Navigation.--Excellent Regulation in the English Navy relative to Officers' Outfit.--Small-pox appears on board the _Caroline_.--Departure from Gibraltar.--A Fata Morgana.--The _Novara_ passes the Straits.--Takes leave of Europe.--Voyage to Madeira.--Floating Bottles to ascertain the Currents.-- Arrival in the Roads of Funchal. 29