Chapter II: 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