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CONTENTS.



PART I.

Journey from England to the City of Guatimala, by the
bay of Honduras.


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CHAPTER I
Voyage,—Sunset,—Night at Sea,—West India Islands,—Jamaica,—English Quay. 9
CHAPTER II
Belize,—Population,—Government,—Commerce,—Soil,—Climate,—Diseases,-Emigration. 13
CHAPTER III
Black Population,—Character,—Amusements,—Morals,—Inhabitants of the Mosquito Shore,—Coronation of their King,—Customs, &c. 19
CHAPTER IV
Voyage to Yzabal,—Quays,—Settlements,—Coast of Yucatan,—Rio Dulce,—Pirates,—Castillo del Golfo. 30
CHAPTER V
Yzabal,—Mountain of Mico,—Indians,—Character of these Aborigines,—Superstitions,—Iguana. 38