British Columbia, first forts built in, [87], [89], [90]; the fear of American aggression, [129], [131]; proclaimed a British colony, [131]. See New Caledonia.

Broughton, Lieut. Robert, with Vancouver's expedition to the Pacific Coast, [70].

Carrier Indians, the, [77-8], [82], [83], [88], [92], [94-6], [98].

Chinese, their interest in sea-otter furs, [31-2].

Chirikoff, Lieut., explores the North Pacific, [18], [30].

Clark, William, his mission to the Pacific Coast, [86], [87], [90], [108], [125].

Clayoquot Sound, [60]; the tragedy at, [110-12].

Clerke, Captain Charles, in command of Cook's expedition, [52].

Columbia river, [53], [56], [92], [97]; discovered by Gray, [67], [86]; missed, then claimed, by Vancouver, [66], [69-70]; Astor's mission to, [99]; descended by Thompson, [104-9].

Cook, Captain James, his quest of a north-east passage from the Pacific, [45-9]; his tragic death, [49-52].