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CONTENTS.
CHAPTER I.
In which, like most People who tell their own Stories, I
begin with the Histories of other People
CHAPTER II.
My Father does what most Sailors do-le makes a foolish
Marriage, one of the Consequences of which is brought
to Light at the End of the Chapter
CHAPTER III.
In which my Mother proves herself a tender Wife, and at
the same Time shows her Patriotism and Devotion to
her Country.
CHAPTER IV.
In which I tell the Reader all I can recollect about myself,
and moreover prove the Truth of the old Adage "That
it is a wise Child who knows its own Father"
CHAPTER V.
My Father and Mother meet after an Absence of Six Years
-She discovers that he is no longer a Coxswain but a
Boatswain's Mate
CHAPTER VI.
A bright pleasant Evening after a Squall, in which the Art
of Angling is introduced in a Way which would have
added to the Knowledge of Izaak Walton himself
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CHAPTER VII.
In which my Mother gives my Father a Scriptural Lesson-
My Father's Grief at parting with an old Friend-He
expostulates with my Mother, and quits the House
CHAPTER VIII.
In which the Doctor pays a Visit and receives no Fee; and
I am obliged to work very hard to procure myself a
Livelihood
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CHAPTER IX.
In which I take a Cruise contrary to the received Rules of
Navigation-On my Return from a cold Expedition I
meet with a cold Reception
CHAPTER X.
. 63
In which I narrate what I consider the most fortunate Inci-
dent in my Life; and Ben the Whaler confides to me a
very strange History
CHAPTER XI.
. 70
In which Dr. Tadpole lets out some very novel Modes of
medical Treatment, which are attended with the
greatest success
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CHAPTER XII.
I prefer a Suit to Old Nanny, and procure a new Suit of
Clothes-The Advantage of being well dressed-you
may walk out with the ladies
CHAPTER XIII.
I am so unfashionable as to pay my Debts-Ben's Opinion
as to my Father's Return-The Chances exemplified
in the List of killed and wounded-The L'Orient blow-
ing up, and the Royal George going down
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CHAPTER XIV.
My Father makes his Appearance, having left his Leg, but
not his Tail, behind him-My Father is pensioned off
by my Mother as well as by his Country
CHAPTER XV.
In which is proved the Truth of the Proverb "When your
own House is made of Glass, you never should be the
first to throw Stones"
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CHAPTER XVI.
Showing how Old Nanny fell sick and got well again
CHAPTER XVII.
A Morning Concert-in which the Opposition is as great as
Black to White
CHAPTER XVIII.
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I get into very doubtful Company-I am tempted, and, like
a true Son of Adam, I fall
CHAPTER XIX.
I am tempted again-My pride is roused, and my Course of
Life is changed in consequence
CHAPTER XX.
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Much ado about Nothing; or a Specimen of Modern
Patronage
CHAPTER XXI.
A most important Present is made to me; and, as it will
eventually appear, the Generosity of the Giver is re-
warded.
In which a Story is begun, and not finished, which I think
the Reader will regret as much as, at the Time, I did. 198
CHAPTER XXIII.
"Recollect," says the Fellow, "you have thrown overboard
a black Tom Cat!".
CHAPTER XXIV.
Bramble's Method of Education proves very effective-He
also points out a Position in which you may prefer your
Enemies to your Friends .
CHAPTER XXV.
In which Bramble points out to me that singing is Part of
the Profession of a Pilot.
CHAPTER XXVI.
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In which I go afloat, and obtain some Knowledge of the
English Channel
CHAPTER XXVII.
Showing the Importance, on board Ship, of a Rope's End
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Some little Difference in the Proceeds of this Chapter, and
my former "Copper for Poor Jack, your Honour"
CHAPTER XXIX.
In which I learn the History of Old Nanny
CHAPTER ΧΧΧ.
Strong Symptoms of Mutiny, which is fortunately quelled
by granting a Supply
CHAPTER XXXI.
In which my Father proves he can give good Advice as well
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CHAPTER XXXIII.
In which the sine quâ non of all Novels is, for the first
Time, introduced
CHAPTER XXXIV.
303
More Cry than Wool-Bramble would dig a Pit for another,
and tumbles in along with him
CHAPTER XXXV.
We have great Hopes of not seeeing the Inside of a French
Prison, but we are disappointed
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CHAPTER XXXVI.
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With those powerful Agents, Fire and Water, we contrive to
escape from a French Prison
CHAPTER XXXVII.
Another Escape, more fortunate than the one recorded in the
preceding Chapter .
CHAPTER XXXVIII.
Which is all about Love-Bramble confides to me all his
acquaintance with the tender Passion
CHAPTER XXXIX.
In which I receive a very severe Blow from a Party or
Parties unknown
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CHAPTER XL.
Showing the great Advantages to be derived from Patronage 375
CHAPTER XLI.
In which it is proved that Sailors have very correct Ideas as