The Author's pedigree—also, that of his Father 15

Touching myself and ten thousand pounds 32

Opinions of our author's ancestor, together with some of
his own, and some of other people's 43

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

About the social-stake system, the dangers of concentration,
and other moral and immoral curiosities 73

A theory of palpable sublimity — some practical ideas,
and the commencement of adventures 90

Touching an amphibious animal, a special introduction,
and its consequences 104

An introduction to four new characters, some touches of
philosophy, and a few capital thoughts on political
economy 113

The commencement of wonders, which are the more extraordinary
on account of their truth 129

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

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

Better and better—A higher flight of reason—More
obvious truths, deeper philosophy, and facts that even
an ostrich might digest 177

A chapter of preparations—Discrimination in character—
A tight fit, and other conveniences, with some judgment
197

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

An arrival; forms of reception; several new christenings;
an official document, and terra firma 230