Page:Early western travels, 1748-1846 (1907 Volume 6).djvu/183



CHAPTER I

Departure from Montreal—Arrival in New York—Description of that City—Names of the Persons engaged in the Expedition                                                 189

CHAPTER II

Departure from New York—Reflections of the Author—Navigation, falling in with other Ships, and various Incidents, till the Vessel comes in Sight of the Falkland Isles           196

CHAPTER III

Arrival at the Falkland Isles—Landing—Perilous Situation of the Author and some of his Companions—Portrait of Captain Thorn—Cape Horn—Navigation to the Sandwich Islands                                                     202

CHAPTER IV

Accident—View of the Coast—Attempted Visit of the Natives—Their Industry—Bay of Karaka-koua—Landing on the Island—John Young, Governor of Owahee                   210

{12} CHAPTER V

Bay of Ohetity—Tamehameha, King of the Island—His Visit to the Ship—His Capital—His Naval Force—His Authority—Productions of the Country—Manners and Customs—Reflections                                       215

CHAPTER VI

Departure from Wahoo—Storm—Arrival at the Mouth of the Columbia—Reckless Order of the Captain—Difficulty of the Entrance—Perilous Situation of the Ship—Unhappy Fate of a Part of the Crew and People of the Expedition                                                   227