CONTENTS. 



CHAPTER I. 



Page 



Preliminary Remarks. — Departure from New York. — The Bahama 

 Banks. — Havana — The Moro Castle. — Theatre. — Plaza de Armas. 

 — Paseo.— The Friar The Cafe 9 



CHAPTER II. 



General Tacon : his character, acts, &c 17 



CHAPTER III. 



Departure from Havana. — Truxillo. — The Commandant. — A Military 

 Household. — The Dinner. — Incredulity of Mine Host. — Civility of 

 a Native 23 



CHAPTER IV. 



Remarks on Truxillo. — A Ramble in the Woods 30 



CHAPTER V. 



Unpleasant News. — Carrera. — Departure for Balize. — Troubles of a 

 Night at Sea.— Sketch of Balize 33 



CHAPTER VI. 



The Steamboat. — Don Francisco. — A Thunder-Storm. — A Vessel with 

 three Captains. — Bay of St. Thomas. — A Modern Robinson Crusoe. 

 — Passing of a Bar. — The Negro Alcalde 39 



CHAPTER VII. 



The River of Izabal. — Mr. M. — An Exploring Excursion. — The Lake. 

 — Don Valentin. — Remarks on Izabal. — Don Jose*. — The Grave of 

 an American. 46 



