M DCCXXVI.
THE CONTENTS.
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. Page I.
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. p. 15.
Chapter III.
A Phaenomenon solved by modern
Philosophy and Astronomy. The Laputians great Improvements in the latter.
The King's Method of suppressing Insurrections. p. 35.
Chapter IV.
The Author leaves Laputa, is conveyed to Balnibarbi, arrives at the Metropolis. A Description of the Metropolis and the Country adjoyning. The Author hospitably received by a great
Lord. His Conversation with that
Lord. p. 48.
Chapter V.
The Author permitted to see the grand
Academy of Lagado. The Academy
largely described. The Arts wherein
the Professors employ themselves. p. 62.
Chapter VI
A farther Account of the Academy.
The Author proposes some Improvements,
which are honourably received. p. 80.
Chapter VII.
The Author leaves Lagado, arrives at
Maldonada. No Ship ready. He takes
a short Voyage to Glubbdubdrib. His
Reception by the Governor. p. 94.
Chapter VIII.
A farther Account of Glubbdubdrib.
Antient and Modern History corrected.
p. 104.
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. p. 118.
Chapter X.
The Luggnaggians commended. A particular Description of the Struldbruggs,
with many Conversations between the
Author and some eminent Persons upon
that Subject. p. 127.
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. p. 147.
