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Chap. VI. Of the inhabitants of Lilliput; their learning, laws, and customs, the manner of educating their children. The author's way of living in that country. His vindication of a great lady |
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Chap. VII. The author, being informed of a design to accuse him of high-treason, makes his escape to Blefuscu. His reception there |
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Chap. VIII. The author, by a lucky accident, finds means to leave Blefuscu; and, after some difficulties, returns safe to his native country |
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Chap. I. A great storm described, the longboat sent to fetch water, the author goes with it to discover the country. He is left on shore, is seized by one of the natives, and carried to a farmer's house. His reception, with several accidents that happened there. A description of the inhabitants |
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Chap. II. A description of the farmer's daughter. The author carried to a market-town, and then to the metropolis. The particulars of his journey |
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Chap. III. The author sent for to court. The queen buys him of his master the farmer, and presents him to the king. He disputes with his majesty's great scholars. An apartment at court provided for the author. He is in high favour with the queen. He stands up for the honour of his own country. His quarrels with the queen's dwarf |
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Chap. IV. The country described. A proposal for correcting modern maps. The king's palace, and some account of the metropolis. The author's way of travelling. The chief temple described |
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Chap. V. Several adventures that happened to the author. The execution of a criminal. The author shows his skill in navigation |
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Chap. VI. Several contrivances of the author, to please the king and queen. He shows his skill in musick. The |
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