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CONTENTS.

CHAPTER IV. Visit the island of Cocos—Some description of that tJland—Jftronomical and nauticaL observations there— Proceed to the southward — Pafs between Wenman's and Culpepper's iflands—See the Galapagos islands, and ascer- tain their situation. ... - - 357

CHAPTER V. Proceed to the Southward— The Discovery springs her main-mast—Scuny makes its appearance— Pafs the i/larids of Majafuero and Juan Fernan- dez—Arrive at Valparaiso-Visit St. Jago, the capital of Chili, 389

CHAPTER VI. Quit Valparaifo— Proceed to the southward- Pafs to the fouth of cape Horn —Ufelefs search for isla Grande—Part company with the Chatham- Arrive at St. Helena— Join the Chatham there— Capture th£ Macassar Dutch Eajl India Man—Aflronomical and nautical obfervations— Leave St. Helena— Proceed to the northward— Discover a number vessels under convoy of His Majesty's ship Sceptre- Join the convoy, and proceed with it to the Shannon— Discovery proceeds from thence to the river Thame, 464

Notes and Miscellaneous Observations, 487