Poor Jack

I.—In which, like most People who tell their own Stories, I begin with the Histories of other People II.—My Father does what most Sailors do: he makes a foolish Marriage one of the Consequences of which is brought to Light at the End of the Chapter III.—In which my Mother proves herself a tender Wife, and at the same time shows her Patriotism and Devotion to her Country IV.—In which I tell the Reader all I can recollect about myself, and moreover prove the Truth of the old Adage, "That it is a wise Child who knows its own Father" V.—My Father and Mother meet after an absence of Six Years—She discovers that he is no longer a Coxswain but a Boatswain's Mate VI.— A bright pleasant Evening after a Squall, in which the Art of Angling is introduced in a way which would have added to the Knowledge of Izaac Walton himself VII.—In which my Mother gives my Father a Scriptural Lesson—My Father's Grief at parting with an old Friend—He expostulates with my Mother and quits the House VIII.—In which the Doctor pays a visit and recieves no Fee; and I am obliged to Work very hard to procure myself a Livelihood IX.—In which I take a Cruise contrary to the received Rules of Navigation—On my Return from a cold Expedition, I meet with a cold Reception X.—In which I narrate what I consider the most fortunate Incident in my Life; and Ben the Whaler confides to me a very strange History XI.—In which the Doctor lets out some very novel Modes of Medicinal Treatment, which are attended with the greatest Success XII.—I prefer a Suit to Old Nanny, and procure a new Suit of Clothes—The advantage of being well dressed: you may walk out with the Ladies XIII.—I am so Unfashionable as to pay my Debts—Ben's Opinion as to my Father's Return—The Chances exemplified in the List of killed and wounded—The L'Orient blowing up, and the Royal George going down XIV.—My Father makes his Appearance, having left his Leg, but not his Tail, behind him—My Father is pensioned off by my Mother as well as his Country XV.—In which is proved the Truth of Proverb, "When your own House is made of Glass, you never should be the first to throw Stones" XVI.—Showing how Old Nanny fell Sick and got well again XVII.—A Morning Concert, in which the Opposition is as great as Black to White XVIII.—I get into very doubtful Company—I am tempted, and, like a true Son of Adam, I fall XIX.—I am tempted again—My Pride is roused, and my Course of Life is changed in consequence XX.—Much ado about Nothing; or, a Specimen of modern Patronage XXI.—A most important Present is made to me; and, as it will eventually appear, the Generosity of the Giver is rewarded XXII.—In which a Story is begun, and not finished, which I think the Reader will regret as much as, the time I did XXIII.—"Recollect," says the Fellow, "you have thrown overboard a black Tom Cat!" XXIV.—Bramble's Method of Education proves very effective.—He also points out a Position in which you may prefer your Enemies to your Friends XXV.—In which Bramble points out to me that singing is part of the Profession of a Pilot XXVI.—In which I go Afloat, and obtain some Knowledge of the English Channel XXVII.—Showing the Importance, on board Ship, of a Rope's End well applied XXVIII.—Some little Difference in the Proceeds of this Chapter, and my former "Copper for Poor Jack, your Honour" XXIX.—In which I learn the History of Old Nanny XXX.—Strong Symptoms of Mutiny, which is fortunately Quelled by granting a Supply XXXI.—In which my Father proves he can give good Advice as well as Peter Anderson XXXII.—In which there is a Hop, Skip, and a Jump XXXIII.—In which the sine quâ non of all novels is, for the first time, introduced XXXIV.—More Cry than Wool—Bramble would dig a Pit for another, and tumbles in along with him XXXV.—We have great Hopes of not seeing the Inside of a French Prison, but we are disappointed XXXVI.—With those powerful agents, Fire and Water, we contrive to Escape from a French Prison XXXVII.—Another Escape, more fortunate than the one recorded in the preceding Chapter XXXVIII.—Which is all about Love—Bramble confides to me all his Acquaintance with the tender Passion XXXIX.—In which I receive a very severe Blow from a Party or Parties unknown XL.—Showing the great Advantages to be derived from Patronage XLI.—In which it is proved that Sailors have very correct Ideas as to Metempsychosis XLII.—A heavy Gale, a Wreck, and a Rescue XLIII.—A Scene in the Hospital, and a strange Discovery XLIV.—Spicer discloses strange Matters XLV.Spicer's Death XLVI.In which Mrs. St. Felix refuses a splendid Offer, which I am duly empowered to make her XLVII.—In which a new Character appears upon the Stage, and I play the part of a Pilot on Shore XLVIII.—My Sister Virginia is at last placed in a Situation which is satisfactory to my Mother as well as to herself XLIX.—My Father, much to his surprise, has a bit of Land to put his Foot upon, and say "This is my own" L.—An Adventure which at first promised to be the most Unfortunate, and eventually proved the most Fortunate in my Life LI.—Being the last Chapter, the Reader may pretty well guess the Contents of it Finale