Bird, Robert Montgomery, 1806-1854 [1839], The adventures of Robin Day, volume 2 (Lea & Blanchard, Philadelphia) [word count] [eaf019v2].

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The Adventures of Robin Day

Front Matter Front matter Covers, Edges and Spine Preliminaries Title Page Acknowledgment TABLE OF CONTENTS. VOL. II. Main text CHAPTER I. A conversation between Robin Day and his friend Captain Brown, in which the latter throws some light upon the adventure of the highwayman. CHAPTER II. The two friends put themselves into disguise. and make preparations for a career of philanthrophy. CHAPTER III. Containing Robin Day's first essay as a quack doctor, and the wonderful effects of the Magian medicines. CHAPTER IV. The Mermaids' Eggs effect a miraculous cure, and Chowder Chow rises in reputation. CHAPTER V. The progress of Chowder Chow and his master, continued. CHAPTER VI. Another miraculous cure, but the credit of which Chowder Chow is willing should rest with Captain Brown entirely. CHAPTER VII. Chowder Chow performs, as he hopes, his last cure, at the expense of Mr. Fabius Maximus Feverage. CHAPTER VIII. Robin Day meets an astonishing reverse of fortune, and plays the Magian on his own account. CHAPTER IX. Robin Day escapes from slavery, is chased by a bloody-minded pursuer, and relieved by an unexpected friend. CHAPTER X. In which Robin retrieves his reputation in the opinion of Dicky Dare, and is restored to the friendship of that heroic adventurer. CHAPTER XI. Robin Day and his commander, Captain Dare, set out again for the wars, and win a great victory along the way; in which, as is usual, all the honour and profit fall to the commander's share. CHAPTER XII. The Bloody Volunteers arrive at the field of battle, and acquire distinction under the command of Captain Dare. CHAPTER XIII. Captain Dare, at the head of his Bloody Volunteers, wins new laurels by the storm and capture of an Indian village. CHAPTER XIV. Captain Dare, with the Bloody Volunteers, attempts the conquest of the Indian country. He fights a great battle, and fortune declares against him—but still more decidedly against Robin Day, who falls into the hands of the enemy. CHAPTER XV. Bobin Day, a prisoner among the Indians, is carried to their village, where he is made to run the gauntlet; the happy device which he puts into execution against his tormentors. CHAPTER XVI. How the Indians condemn Robin Day to the stake, along with Captain Brown, their adopted brother; and in what manner the two are saved from being burned alive. CHAPTER XVII. Robin is separated from his fellow fugitive, and after wandering through the wilderness, stumbles on his old friends the Bloody Volunteers; and, with that corps of heroes, is taken prisoner by the Spaniards of Florida. CHAPTER XVIII. The Bloody Volunteers are carried to Pensacola, where Robin Day receives an agreeable surprise. CHAPTER XIX. In which Robin Day makes a rapid progress in the regards of the fair Isabel. CHAPTER XX. Robin Day is surprised by the appearance of Skipper Duck and other old friends. CHAPTER XXI. In which Robin Day meets another surprise, and a perilous one; which is succeeded by a story of much interest to the Intendant. CHAPTER XXII. A denoucment and catastrophe, and Robin Day loses the favour of the Intendant, and is packed off to a fort for safe-keeping. CHAPTER XXIII. Robin Day escapes against his will from the fort, and finds himself a third time on board the Jumping Jenny. CHAPTER XXIV. The Jumping Jenny hoists the black flag, attacks and captures a superior vessel; and Robin Day finds himself a pirate. CHAPTER XXV. In which Robin Day is carried to Cuba, and made acquainted with the tender mercies of pirate law and Captain Hellcat. CHAPTER XXVI. The second cruise of the Viper: she captures the Querida, and the Intendant's daughter becomes the prize of Captain Hellcat. CHAPTER XXVII. Robin Day adopts a desperate resolution, and escapes from the pirates, with the beautiful Isabel; and what fell out thereupon. CHAPTER XXVIII. The voyage in the jollyboat; in which Robin Day makes an interesting and surprising discovery. CHAPTER XXIX. Robin Day and Isabel are rescued from the jollyboat by an American schooner; which is taken by the pirates, and Robin is again their prisoner. CHAPTER XXX. The pirates are chased by the armed brig Vengador, and, in the pursuit, both vessels are driven ashore. CHAPTER XXXI. The battle between the wrecked pirates and their wrecked enemies, and what happened therein to Robin Day. CHAPTER XXXII. In which Robin Day meets with many delightful surprises, takes a new name, and explains such circumstances as require explanation. CHAPTER XXXIII. In which Robin Day takes leave of his adventures and the reader. Back matter Advertisement