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JOURNAL,
SEPTEMBER 30th. 1666, I was cast upon this island, and called it the Island of Despair.
From October 1, to November the 7, my raft overset, but recovered it at low water. I employed my time in securing my goods. Shot a' she goat. Erected my tent under a rock. Made a strong fence around me. Shot two wild ducks and one wild cat. Stowed my powder.
From Nov. 17, to Jan. 14 I made me shelves, dresser, and a table; killed and wounded some goats, one wounded I cured and brought up tame. I employed myself in building a wall around my hut. In searching the island, and taming wild pigeons, which were excellent food. I then got a little oakum for the wick, and made myself candles.
So far for my Journal.
CHAP. III.
Of the several Discoveries he made in the Island, and his Fight on his finding it visited by the Indians.
ABOUT this time, a most remarkable thing happened, for finding a bag filled only with the husks of corn, and throwing it away, it sprung up, and afforded me good provision for many years.
Being settled, and having made me a
