CAPTAIN CLAPPERTON’S LIFE.
Introductory remarks, [45]—His parentage, [48]—Birth, education, youthful adventures, embraces the sea service, [52]—Promoted to be a midshipman in his majesty’s ship Renommeé, [58]—Service in the East Indies, nearly drowned, storming fort Louis, [64]—Service on the lakes of Canada, crosses the ice to York, Upper Canada, great sufferings, Huron Indians, [73]—Second step of promotion, and conduct while an officer on half-pay, [82]—Acquaintance with Dr. Oudney, and his first expedition to Africa, [91]—Second expedition to Africa, [94]—Account of Mungo Park’s death, arrival at Soccatoo, his baggage seized by Bello, falls ill, Lander’s account of his death, [112].
MAJOR LAING’S LIFE.
Birth and parentage, [117]—Assists his father as a teacher, [118]—Enters the Edinburgh volunteers as ensign, [118]—Goes to Barbadoes, [119]—Placed on half-pay, [120]—Appointed Lieutenant and Adjutant, and goes to Sierra Leone, [120]—Goes on an embassy to Kambia, [120]—Description of the country, &c. [125]—Penetrates into the country of the Soolimas, [126]—Description of his route, [130]—Inoculates the children in Falaba, [136]—Returns to Sierra Leone, [138]—Sent to England with despatches, [139]—Promoted to be a Major, leaves London for Tripoli on his way to Timbuctoo, [139]—Marries Miss Warrington, [140]—Leaves Tripoli, [140]—His journey, [142]—His party attacked, and himself wounded, [143]—Report of his death, [144].
Publications by the same Author.
1. A Sermon on the Return of Peace; preached at Holcome, Lancashire, on the 7th July 1814.