CONTENTS OF VOL. II. 



CHAPTER I. 



Final departure from the Sandwich group Proceed for the 

 "off-shore" cruising ground Approach the American con_ 

 tinent Discover a cluster of islands The Lobos Islands 

 Arrival at Cape St. Lucas Description of its coast and 

 settlement Inhabitants of an estancia, or grazing-farm 

 Their social state Religion Commerce Natural produc- 

 tions of the Cape The Puma, or American lion Deer 

 Vultures, or Turkey-buzzards Pigeons Reptiles Turtle 

 Haliotis, or ear-shell Vegetation of the soil Its luxu- 

 riance and beauty Species of Cactus The Sargasso-weed. 



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CHAPTER II. 



Leave Cape St. Lucas and proceed to the southward A false 

 alarm Cross the Equator, and cruise to the westward 

 Second visit to Santa Christina, Marquesas Unfavourable 

 prospects of the missionaries there Selfish policy of the 

 chief, Eutiti War averted by the interference of the mis- 

 sionaries Distillation of ardent spirits by the natives 

 Its dreaded effects Endeavours to introduce a breed of ducks 

 on the island Departure Visit Huahine Description of 



