- Chapter I
The Author sets out on his Third Voyage; is taken by Pyrates. The Malice
of a Dutchman. His Arrival at an Island. He is received into Laputa.
- Chapter II
The Humours and Dispositions of the Laputians described. An Account of
their Learning. Of the King and his Court. The Author's Reception there.
The Inhabitants subject to Fears and Disquietudes. An Account of the
Women.
- Chapter III
A Phenomenon solved by modern Philosophy and Astronomy. The
Laputias great Improvements in the latter. The King's Method of
suppressing Insurrections.
- Chapter IV
The Author leaves Laputa, is conveyed to Balnibarbi, arrives at the
Metropolis. A Description of the Metropolis and the Country adjoining.
The Author hospitably received by a great Lord. His Conversation with
that Lord.
- Chapter IX
The Author's Return to Maldonada. Sails to the Kingdom of Luggnagg.
The Author confined. He is sent for to Court. The manner of his
Admittance. The King's great Lenity to his Subjects.
- Chapter V
The Author permitted to see the grand Academy of Lagado. The Academy
largely described. The Arts wherein the Professors employ themselves.
- Chapter VI
A further Account of the Academy. The Author proposes some
Improvements which are honourably received.
- Chapter VII
The Author leaves Lagado, arrives at Maldonada. No Ship ready. He takes
a short Voyage to Glubbdubdrib. His Reception by the Governor
- Chapter VIII
A further Account of Glubbdubdrib. Ancient and Modern History corrected.
- Chapter X
The Luggnuggians commended. A particular Description of the
Struldbruggs, with many Conversations between the Author and some
eminent Persons upon that Subject.
- Chapter XI
The Author leaves Luggnagg, and sails to Japan. From thence he returns in
a Dutch Ship to Amsterdam, and from Amsterdam to England.