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CONTENTS


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CHAP. I.
The Author's account of his country, their manners and customs, &c. 1
CHAP. II.
The Author's birth and parentage — His being kidnapped with his sister — Horrors of a slave ship 30
CHAP. III.
The Author is carried to Virginia — Arrives in England — His wonder at a fall of snow 58
CHAP. IV.
A particular account of the celebrated engagement between Admiral Boscawen and Monsieur le Clue 84
CHAP. V.
Various interesting instances of oppression, cruelty, and extortion 117
CHAP. VI.
Favourable change in the Author's situation — Surprised by two earthquakes — He commences merchant with three pence 149