Chapter I: Voyage From New York to Rio De Janeiro

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First Sunday at Sea.—Gulf Stream.—Gulf-Weed.—Lectures
proposed.—First Lecture: On the Gulf Stream in the Gulf
Stream.—Aquarium established on board.—Second Lecture.—Rough
Sea.—Peculiar Tint of Water.—Third Lecture: Laying out Work
of Expedition in Brazil; Distribution of Fishes in Brazilian
Rivers; its Bearing on Origin of Species; Collecting of
Eggs.—Tropical Sunset.—Fourth Lecture: Plan of Geological
Investigations with special reference to Glacial Phenomena in
South America.—Flying-Fish.—Fifth Lecture: Glacial Phenomena,
continued.—Second Sunday at Sea.—Rough Water.—Sixth Lecture:
Embryological Investigations as a Guide to sound
Classification.—Seventh Lecture.—Moonlight
Nights.—Trade-Winds.—Eighth Lecture: Importance of Precision
in Localizing Specimens.—Southern Cross.—Ninth Lecture:
Fresh-water Fishes of Brazil.—Easter Sunday.—First Sight of
South American Shore.—Olinda.—Pernambuco.—Catamarans.—Tenth
Lecture: Methods of Collecting.—Eleventh Lecture:
Classification of Fishes as illustrated by
Embryology.—Preparations for Arrival.—Twelfth Lecture:
Practical Lesson in Embryology.—Closing Lecture:
Transmutation Theory; Intellectual and Political
Independence.—Resolutions and Speeches.—Singular Red Patches
on the Surface of the Sea 1–45

CHAPTER II.

RIO DE JANEIRO AND ITS ENVIRONS.—JUIZ DE FORA.

Arrival.—Aspect of Harbor and City.—Custom-House.—First Glimpse
of Brazilian Life.—Negro Dance.—Effect of Emancipation in
United States upon Slavery in Brazil.—First Aspect of Rio de
Janeiro on Land.—Picturesque Street Groups.—Eclipse of the
Sun.—At Home in Rio.—Larangeiras.—Passeio Publico.—Excursion
on the Dom Pedro Railroad.—Visit of the Emperor to the
Colorado.—Cordiality of the Government to the
Expedition.—Laboratory.—Botanical Garden.—Alley of
Palms.—Excursion to the Corcovado.—Juiz de Fora
Road.—Petropolis.—Tropical Vegetation.—Ride from Petropolis
to Juiz de Fora.—Visit to Senhor Lage.—Excursion to the
Forest of the Empress.—Visit to Mr. Halfeld.—Return to
Rio.—News of the Great Northern Victories, and of the
President’s Assassination 46–79

CHAPTER III.

LIFE IN RIO CONTINUED.—FAZENDA LIFE.

Botafogo.—Insane Hospital.—Tijuca.—Erratic
Drift.—Vegetation.—Birthday Dinner.—Arrangements for Parties
to the Interior.—Public Lectures in Rio.—Procession of St.
George.—Leave Rio on Excursion to the Fortaleza de Santa
Anna.—Localities for Erratic Drift between Rio and
Petropolis.—Departure from Juiz de Fora.—Arrival at the
Fazenda. Ride in the Forest.—Eve of San João.—Cupim
Nests.—Excursion to the Upper Fazenda.—Grand
Hunt.—Picnic.—Coffee Plantation.—Return to Rio.—Mimic
Snow-Fields.—Coffee Insect spinning its Nest.—Visit to the
Fazenda of Commendador Breves.—Botanizing Excursion to
Tijuca.—Preparations for leaving Rio.—Major
Coutinho.—Collegio Dom Pedro Segundo. 80–125

CHAPTER IV.

VOYAGE UP THE COAST TO PARÁ.

On board the Cruzeiro do Sul.—Members of the Party.—Arrival at
Bahia.—Day in the Country.—Return to the
Steamer.—Conversation about Slavery in Brazil.—Negro
Marriages.—Maceio.—Pernambuco.—Parahyba do Norte.—Ramble on
Shore.—Ceará.—Difficult Landing.—Brazilian
Baths.—Maranham.—Assai Palm.—Visit to Orphan Asylum.—Detained
in Port.—Variety of Medusæ.—Arrival of American Gunboat.—More
Medusæ.—Dinner on Shore.—Cordiality toward the
Expedition.—Arrival at Pará.—Kind Reception.—Environs of
Pará.—Luxuriant Growth.—Markets.—Indian Boats.—Agreeable
Climate.—Excursion in the Harbor.—Curious Mushroom.—Success
in collecting, with the assistance of our Host and other
Friends.—Fishes of the Forests.—Public Expressions of
Sympathy for the Expedition.—Generosity of the Amazonian
Steamship Company.—Geological Character of the Shore from Rio
to Pará.—Erratic Drift.—Letter to the Emperor. 126–151