Castaway on the Auckland Isles
Contents
- Narrative of the Wreck — of — The Schooner 'Grafton.' — From the Private Journal of Capt. Thomas Musgrave
- Chapter I. — arrival at auckland island.—the shipwreck.—resources of the island p. 1
- Chapter II. — reflections suggested by our situation.—breaking up of the wreck.—a battle with the seals. — unsuccessful fishing p. 14
- Chapter III. — visit to figure-of-eight island.—dogs discovered.—royal tom.—bible readings p. 24
- Chapter IV. — winter in auckland island.—the mountains.—an equinoctial gale.—a weary journey p. 33
- Chapter V. — the aurora australis.—our daily fare.—heavy snow-fall.—failure to repair the schooner p. 49
- Chapter VI. — scarcity of food.—tenacity of life in seals.—further explorations in the island.—resolve to build a vessel p. 57
- Chapter VII. — ship-building commenced.—failure of the same.—the boat placed under repair. — sand-flies.—discovery of a cavern.—winter again p. 77
- Chapter VIII. — launch of the boat p. 90
- Chapter IX. — we leave the island and land at port adventure.—arrival at invercargill.—despatch of the 'flying scud' to auckland island p. 96
- Chapter X. — the voyage to auckland island in the 'flying scud.' p. 100
- Chapter XI. — arrival at auckland island.—joyous meeting with our fellow-castaways.—dog versus seal p. 116
- Chapter XII. — departure homeward.—explorations at the north of the island.—port ross.—laurie cove.—a barren settlement.—discovery of a dead body p. 122
- Chapter XIII. — last view of the island.—an uncomfortable voyage.—arrival at stewart island.—conclusion of journal p. 133
- Appendices