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CONTENTS OF VOL. I
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The Author's pedigree—also, that of his Father 15
CHAPTER I.
Touching myself and ten thousand pounds 32
CHAPTER II.
Opinions of our author's ancestor, together with some of
his own, and some of other people's 43
CHAPTER III.
Showing the ups and downs, the hopes and fears, and
the vagaries of love, some views of death, and an account
of an inheritance 56
CHAPTER IV.
About the social-stake system, the dangers of concentration,
and other moral and immoral curiosities 73
CHAPTER V.
A theory of palpable sublimity — some practical ideas,
and the commencement of adventures 90
CHAPTER VI.
Touching an amphibious animal, a special introduction,
and its consequences 104
CHAPTER VII.
An introduction to four new characters, some touches of
philosophy, and a few capital thoughts on political
economy 113
CHAPTER VIII.
The commencement of wonders, which are the more extraordinary
on account of their truth 129
CHAPTER IX.
A great deal of negotiation, in which human shrewdness
is completely shamed, and human ingenuity is shown
to be of a very secondary quality 144
CHAPTER X.
A philosophy that is bottomed on something substantial—Some
reasons plainly presented, and cavilling
objections put to flight, by a charge of logical bayonets 159
CHAPTER XI.
Better and better—A higher flight of reason—More
obvious truths, deeper philosophy, and facts that even
an ostrich might digest 177
CHAPTER XII.
A chapter of preparations—Discrimination in character
—A tight fit, and other conveniences, with some judgment
197
CHAPTER XIII.
How to steer small—How to run the gauntlet with a
ship—How to go clear—A new-fashioned screw-dock,
and certain mile-stones 213
CHAPTER XIV.
An arrival; forms of reception; several new christenings;
an official document, and terra firma 230
CHAPTER XV.
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