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Exploration of the Barrier.—Bear up for the Falkland Islands.—Strength of the Bay Ice.—Running to the Northward.—Aurora Australis.—Meteorological Abstract for February
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Magnificent Range of Bergs.—Colour of the Sea.—Northeasterly Gale.—Recross the Antarctic Circle.—Collision with the Terror.—Loss of Bowsprit.—The Stern-board.—The Escape.—Unusual Phenomenon.—Repair Damages.—Focus of Greater Intensity.—Circle of Mean Temperature of the Ocean.—Meteorological Abstract for March.—Current off Cape Horn.—Beauchène Island.—Anchor in Port Louis, East Falkland Island
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Land the Observatories.—Shooting Parties.—Account of a Wild Cattle Hunt.—The Ships hauled up to repair.—Arrival of Her Majesty's Ship Carysfort, with Provisions and Stores.—Refitment of the Ships.—Port William.—Removal of the Settlement from Port Louis to Port William.—Botanical Notice.—Grasses.—Balsam Bog.—Flowers.—Lichens.—Seaweeds.—Mosses.—Ferns.—Esculent Plants.—Tussock Grass of the Falkland Islands
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Sail from Port Louis.—Bank discovered.—Depression of Temperature.—Cape Horn.—Anchor in St. Martin's Cove.—Natives of Hermite Island.—Its Botanical Productions.—Trees.—Alpine Plants.—Flowering Plants.—Plants common to Britain.—Mosses and Esculent Plants
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Natives of Furgia.—Weapons.—Birds.—Climate.—Meteorological Abstract for October.—Prevailing Winds.—"Williwaws."—Tides.—Permanent Mark at the Mean Level of the Sea.—Sail from St. Martin's Cove.—Burwood Bank.
