Nat the Navigator. A Life of Nathaniel Bowditch. For Young Persons

CHAPTER IV.

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_From 1796 to 1797—age, 23-4._

Second voyage.—Visits Lisbon.—Island of Madeira; festival and games there.—Anecdotes of his skill as an accountant.—Doubles Cape of Good Hope.—Albatrosses.—Arrival at Manilla.—Extracts from Journal.—Curious boat.—Earthquake.—Voyage home 46