Victoria University of Wellington Library
Castaway on the Auckland Isles
Contents
Contents.
Chapter
I.
page
arrival at auckland island.—the shipwreck.—resources of the island
1
Chapter
II.
reflections suggested by our situation.—breaking up of the wreck.—a battle with the seals.—unsuccessful fishing
14
Chapter
III.
visit to figure-of-eight island.—dogs discovered.—royal tom.—bible readings
24
Chapter
IV.
winter in auckland island.—the mountains.—an equinoctial gale.—a weary journey
33
Chapter
V.
the aurora australis.—our daily fare.—heavy snowfall.— failure to repair the schooner
49
Chapter
VI.
scarcity of food.—tenacity of life in seals.—further explorations in the island.—resolve to build a vessel
57
Chapter
VII.
ship-building commenced.—failure of the same.—the boat placed under repair.—sand-flies.—discovery of a cavern. —winter again
77
Chapter
VIII.
launch of the boat
90
Chapter
IX.
we leave the island and land at port adventure.—arrival at invercargill.—despatch of the '
flying scud
' to auckland island
96
Chapter
X.
the voyage to auckland island in the '
flying scud
'
100
Chapter
XI.
arrival at auckland island.—joyous meeting with our fellow-castaways.—dog
Versus
Seal
116
Chapter
XII.
departure homeward.—explorations at the north of the island.—port ross.—laurie cove.—a barren settlement.—discovery of a dead body
122
Chapter
XIII.
last view of the island.—an uncomfortable voyage.—arrival at stewart island.—conclusion of journal
133
Appendices
.
i. an account of the sea-lion and its habits
141
ii. a short account of the auckland islands
151
iii. the loss of the '
invercauld
'
171