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  2. very much, and the candle-nut tree discovered—Wonderful account of Peterkin's first voyage—Cloth found growing on a tree—A plan projected, and arms prepared for offence and defence—A dreadful cry,
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  3. CHAPTER IX.
  4. Prepare for a journey round the island—Sagacious reflections—Mysterious appearances and startling occurrences,
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  5. CHAPTER X.
  6. Make discovery of many excellent roots and fruits—The resources of the Coral Island gradually unfolded—The banian-tree—Another tree which is supported by natural planks—Water-fowl found—A very remarkable discovery, and a very peculiar murder—We luxuriate on the fat of the land,
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  7. CHAPTER XI.
  8. Effects of over-eating, and reflections thereon—Humble advice regarding cold water—The "horrible cry" accounted for—The curious birds called penguins—Peculiarity of the cocoa-nut palm—Questions on the formation of coral islands—Mysterious footsteps—Strange discoveries and sad sights,
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  9. CHAPTER XII.
  10. Something wrong with the tank—Jack's wisdom and Peterkin's impertinence—Wonderful behavior of a crab—Good wishes for those who dwell far from the sea—Jack commences to build a little boat,
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  11. CHAPTER XIII.
  12. Notable discovery at the spouting cliffs—The mysterious green monster explained—We are thrown into unutterable terror by the idea that Jack is drowned—The Diamond Cave,
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  13. CHAPTER XIV.
  14. Strange peculiarity of the tides—Also of the twilight—Peterkin's remarkable conduct in embracing a little pig and killing a big sow—Sage remarks on jesting—Also on love,
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  15. CHAPTER XV.
  16. Boat-building extraordinary—Peterkin tries his hand at cookery and fails most signally—The boat finished—Curious conversation with the cat, and other matters,
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  17. CHAPTER XVI.
  18. The boat launched—We visit the coral reef—The great breaker that never goes down—Coral insects—The way in which coral
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