The adventures and sufferings of John R. Jewitt, only survior of the ship Boston, during a captivity of nearly three years among the savages of Nootka Sound. With an account of the manners, mode of living, and religious opinions of the natives / [John Rodgers Jewitt].

  • Jewitt, John R. (John Rodgers), 1783-1821.
Date:
1824
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Credit: The adventures and sufferings of John R. Jewitt, only survior of the ship Boston, during a captivity of nearly three years among the savages of Nootka Sound. With an account of the manners, mode of living, and religious opinions of the natives / [John Rodgers Jewitt]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Page. CHAPTER IX. Situation of the Author—Removal to Tashees—Fishing Parties, - - b ‘i 112 CHAPTER X. Conversations with Maquina—Fruits—Religious Ceremo- 127 nies—Visit to Upquesta, - “ 3 CHAPTER XI. Return to Nootka—Death of Maquina’s Nephew—Insa- nity of Tootoosch—An Indian Mountebank, - 145 CHAPTER XI. War with the A-y-Charts—A Night Attack—Proposals to Purchase the Author, 3S B 4 160 CHAPTER XIII. Marriage of the Author—His Illness—Dismisses his Wife— Religion of the Natives—Climate, . - 176 CHAPTER XIV. Arrival of the Brig Lydia—Stratagem of the Author—Its Success, - - - - . 203 Names of the Crew of the Ship Boston, - : 233 War-Song of the Nootka Tribe, - * 08234 A List of Words in the Nootkian Language, a a EE