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 beneath the Temple of the Sun at Cuzco, and at several other points. Conversation with the youthful son of the Curaca Astorpilco. The room is still shewn in which (1553) the unhappy Atahuallpa was imprisoned for nine months, also the wall on which the Inca indicated the height to which he would fill the room with gold if he should regain his liberty. Manner in which the Inca was put to death on the 29th of August, 1533, and remarks on what are erroneously called "the indelible stains of blood" on a stone slab in front of the altar of the chapel of the state prison,     287-295

Hope of a restoration of the empire of the Incas (which was also entertained by Raleigh) has been preserved among the natives. Cause of this expectation     295

Journey from Caxamarca to the sea-coast. Passage over the Cordillera by the Altos de Guangamarca. Often disappointed hope of enjoying the first view of the Pacific Ocean from the crest of the Andes. This hope at last fulfilled at an elevation of 9380 English feet     296-302

Scientific Elucidations and Additions—p. 303 to p. 324.

On the origin of the name borne by the chain of the Andes     303-305

Epoch of the introduction of the Quina-bark in Europe     305, 306

Remains of the roads of the Incas, and of fortified dwellings; Apozentos de Mulalo, Fortalezar del Cañar, Inti-Guaycu     307, 308

On the ancient civilisation of the Chibchas or Muyscas of New Granada     308-310

Potatoes and Plantains, when first cultivated     311

Etymology of the word Cundinamarca, which has been corrupted