PREFACE 
TO THE SECOND EDITION. 
MUCH has been written about Pitcaim's 
Island ; but the subject is a very fruitful 
one ; and recent events have added greatly 
to the interest felt in the condition of the 
islanders. The arrival of their Pastor- in 
England ; his admission soon afterwards into 
holy orders ; his desire to return, as speedily 
as possible, to the place of his choice ; and, 
lastly, his interview with the Queen, and 
Prince Albert, to which he was graciously 
admitted two days previous to his quitting 
our shores ; these things have brought to 
our minds the circumstances of Pitcairn, 
and its inhabitants, in a very striking 
manner. 
The following letter addressed to the author 
of this work by Rear-Admiral Moresby, 
Commander-in-chief of her Majesty's naval 
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