BOOK I.

CHAP. I.

The Passage from Plymouth to Madeira, with some Account of that 7 Island

CHAP. II.

The Passage from Madeira to Rio de Janeiro, with some Account of 18 the Country, and the Incidents that happened there

CHAP. III.

The Passage from Rio de Janeiro to the Entrance of the Strait of 44 Le Maire, with a Description of some of the Inhabitants of Terra del Fuego

CHAP. IV.

An Account of what happened in ascending a Mountain to search for 51 Plants

CHAP. V.

The Passage through the Strait of Le Maire, and a further 59 Description of the Inhabitants of Terra del Fuego, and its Productions

CHAP. VI.

A general Description of the south-east Part of Terra del Fuego, 67 and the Strait of Le Maire; with some Remarks on Lord Anson’s Account of them, and Directions for the Passage westward, round this Part of America, into the South Seas

CHAP. VII.

The Sequel of the Passage from Cape Horn to the newly discovered 74 Islands in the South Seas, with a Description of their Figure and Appearance.—Some Account of the Inhabitants, and several Incidents that happened during the Course, and at the Ship’s arrival among them

CHAP. VIII.

The Arrival of the Endeavour at Otaheite, called by Captain 84 Wallis, King George the III.’s Island.—Rules established for Traffic with the Natives, and an Account of several Incidents which happened in a Visit to Tootahah and Toubourai Tamaide, two Chiefs

CHAP. IX.

A Place fixed upon for an Observatory and Fort.—An Excursion into 93 the Woods, and its Consequences.—The Fort erected.—A Visit from several Chiefs on Board and at the Fort, with some Account of the Music of the Natives, and the Manner in which they dispose of their Dead

CHAP. X.

An Excursion to the eastward, an Account of several Incidents 102 that happened both on Board and on Shore, and of the first Interview with Oberea, the Person who, when the Dolphin was here, was supposed to be Queen of the Island, with a Description of the Fort

CHAP. XI.

The Observatory set up.—The Quadrant stolen, and Consequences of 113 the Theft.—A Visit to Tootahah.—Description of a wrestling Match.—European seeds sown.—Names given to our People by the Indians

CHAP. XII.

Some Ladies visit the Fort with very uncommon Ceremonies.—The 126 Indians attend Divine Service, and in the Evening exhibit a most extraordinary spectacle.—Toubourai Tamaide falls into Temptation

CHAP. XIII.

Another Visit to Tootahah, with various Adventures.—Extraordinary 134 Amusement of the Indians, with Remarks upon it.—Preparations to observe the Transit of Venus, and what happened in the mean time at the Fort

CHAP. XIV.

The Ceremonies of an Indian Funeral particularly 144 described.—General Observations on the Subject.—A Character found among the Indians to which the Ancients paid great Veneration.—A Robbery at the Fort, and its Consequences; with a Specimen of Indian Cookery, and various Incidents

CHAP. XV.

An Account of the Circumnavigation of the Island, and various 157 Incidents that happened during the Expedition; with a Description of a Burying-place and Place of Worship, called a Morai

CHAP. XVI.

An Expedition of Mr. Banks to trace the River.—Marks of 173 subterraneous Fire.—Preparations for leaving the Island.—An Account of Tupia

CHAP. XVII.

A particular Description of the Island; its Produce and 184 Inhabitants; their Dress, Habitations, Food, Domestic Life and Amusements

CHAP. XVIII.

Of the Manufactures, Boats, and Navigation of Otaheite 209

CHAP. XIX.

Of the Division of Time in Otaheite; Numeration, Computation of 225 Distance, Language, Diseases, Disposal of the Dead, Religion, War, Weapons, and Government; with some general Observations for the Use of future Navigators

CHAP. XX.

A Description of several other Islands in the Neighbourhood of 245 Otaheite, with various Incidents; a Dramatic Entertainment; and many Particulars relative to the Customs and Manners of the Inhabitants