The Cannibal Islands
by R. M. Ballantyne
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About this eBook
- Author
- Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894
- Title
- The Cannibal Islands: Captain Cook's Adventure in the South Seas
- Credits
- Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
- Language
- English
- LoC Class
- G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
- Subject
- Oceania -- Discovery and exploration
- Category
- Text
- eBook-No.
- 23267
- Project Gutenberg
- https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23267
- Release Date
- October 31, 2007
- Copyright
- Public domain in the USA.
Contents
- 1.Untitled
- 2."The Cannibal Islands" — Chapter One. — A Hero who rose from the Ranks. — Chapter Two. — Shows what Men will do and dare in the Cause of Science. — Chapter Three. — Describes an Adventure in the Mountains, and tells of Tierra Del Fuego. — Chapter Four. — Explains how Coral Islands are made. — Chapter Five. — Discovery by Captain Wallis of Otaheite or Tahiti. — Chapter Six. — Captain Cook’s Visit to Tahiti. — Chapter Seven. — Shows what Vanity will induce Men and Women to do. — Chapter Eight. — Treats of Savage Warfare and some of its Consequences. — Chapter Nine. — Touches on Cannibalism. — Chapter Ten. — Visit to New Zealand. — Chapter Eleven. — The Last Voyage and Sad End of the Great Discoverer. — The End.
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