- Chapter I
A great Storm described, the Long-Boat sent to fetch Water, the Author
goes with it to discover the Country. He is left on Shore, is seized by one of
the Natives, and carried to a Farmer's House. His Reception there, with
several Accidents that happened there. A Description of the Inhabitants.
- Chapter II
A Description of the Farmer's Daughter. The Author carried to
a Market-Town, and then to the Metropolis. The Particulars of his Journey.
- Chapter III
The Author sent for to Court. The Queen buys him of his Master the
Farmer, and presents him to the King. He disputes with his Majesty's great
Scholars. An Apartment at Court provided for the Author. He is in high
Favour with the Queen. He stands up for the Honour of his own Country.
His Quarrels with the Queen's Dwarf.
- Chapter IV
The Country described. A Proposal for Correcting modern Maps. The
King's Palace, and some Account of the Metropolis. The Author's way of
Travelling. The chief Temple described.
- Chapter V
Several Adventured that happened to the Author. The Execution of a
Criminal. The Author shews his Skill in Navigation.
- Chapter VI
Several Contrivances of the Author to please the King and Queen. He shews
his Skill in Musick. The King enquires into the State of Europe, which the
Author relates to him. The King's Observations thereon.
- Chapter VII
The Author's Love of his Country. He makes a Proposal of much
Advantage to the King, which is rejected. The King's great Ignorance in
Politicks. The Learning of the Country very imperfect and confined. Their
Laws and millitary Affairs, and Parties in the State.
- Chapter VIII
The King and Queen make a Progress to the Frontiers. The Author attends
them. The Manner in which he leaves the Country very particularly
related. He returns to England.