The first edition of this book is dated 1869. The edition used is dated 1869. The publisher was James Nesbit & Co Ltd, 21 Berners Street, London. The number of pages is 120.

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Contents

Chapter I.
A Hero who rose from the Ranks.

Chapter II.
Shows what Men will do and dare in the Cause of Science.

Chapter III.
Describes an Adventure in the Mountains, and tells of Tierra Del Fuego.

Chapter IV.
Explains how Coral Islands are made.

Chapter V.
Discovery by Captain Wallis of Otaheite or Tahiti.

Chapter VI.
Captain Cook’s Visit to Tahiti.

Chapter VII.
Shows what Vanity will induce Men and Women to do.

Chapter VIII.
Treats of Savage Warfare and some of its Consequences.

Chapter IX.
Touches on Cannibalism.

Chapter X.
Visit to New Zealand.

Chapter XI.
The Last Voyage and Sad End of the Great Discoverer.

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