CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION. By Dr. Robert Brown[13]
CHAPTER I
Birth, Parentage, and Early Life of the Author[43]
CHAPTER II
Voyage to Nootka Sound[53]
CHAPTER III
Intercourse with the Natives—Maquina—Seizure of the
Vessel and Murder of the Crew[58]
CHAPTER IV
Reception of Jewitt by the Savages—Escape of Thompson—Arrival
of Neighbouring Tribes—An Indian Feast[70]
CHAPTER V
Burning of the Vessel—Commencement of Jewitt's Journal[83]
CHAPTER VI
Description of Nootka Sound—Manner of Building
Houses—Furniture—Dresses[95]
CHAPTER VII
Appearance of the Natives—Ornaments—Otter-Hunting—Fishing—Canoes[112]
CHAPTER VIII
Music—Musical Instruments—Slaves—Neighbouring
Tribes—Trade with these—Army[129]
CHAPTER IX
Situation of the Author—Removal to Tashees—Fishing Parties[142]
CHAPTER X
Conversation with Maquina—Fruits—Religious Ceremonies—Visit
to Upquesta[156]
CHAPTER XI
Return to Nootka (Friendly Cove)—Death of Maquina's
Nephew—Insanity of Tootoosch—An Indian Mountebank[172]
CHAPTER XII
War with the A-y-Charts—A Night Attack—Proposals to
Purchase the Author[185]
CHAPTER XIII
Marriage of the Author—His Illness—Dismisses his
Wife—Religion of the Natives—Climate[198]
CHAPTER XIV
Arrival of the Brig "Lydia"—Stratagem of the Author—Its Success[223]
APPENDIX
I. The "Boston's" Crew[247]
II. War-Song of the Nootka Tribe[248]
III. A List of Words[249]
INDEX[253]