Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Jonathan Swift

CONTENTS VOYAGE TO LILLIPUT. CHAPTER I. The Author gives some account of himself and family—His first inducements to travel—He is shipwrecked, and swims for his life—Gets safe on shore in the country of Lilliput—Is made a prisoner, and carried up the country.

CHAPTER II. The emperor of Lilliput, attended by several of the nobility, comes to see the Author in his confinement—The emperor's person and habits described—Learned men appointed to teach the Author their language—He gains favor by his mild disposition—His pockets are searched, and his sword and pistols taken from him.

CHAPTER III. The Author diverts the emperor, and his nobility of both sexes, in a very uncommon manner—The diversions of the court of Lilliput described—The Author has his liberty granted him upon certain conditions.

CHAPTER IV. Mildendo, the metropolis of Lilliput, described, together with the emperor's palace—A conversation between the Author and a principal secretary concerning the affairs of that empire—The Author's offers to serve the emperor in his wars.

CHAPTER V. The Author, by an extraordinary stratagem, prevents an invasion—A high title of honor is conferred upon him—Ambassadors arrive from the emperor of Blefuscu, and sue for peace.

CHAPTER 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.

CHAPTER VII. The Author, being informed of a design to accuse him of high treason, makes his escape to Blefuscu—His reception there.

CHAPTER VIII. The Author, by a lucky accident, finds means to leave Blefuscu; and after some difficulties, returns safe to his native country.

LIST OF FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS. "He commanded his generals to draw up the troops" "Map of Lilliput and Blefuscu "I lay all this while ... in great uneasiness" "Producing his credentials" "These gentlemen made an exact inventory" "Her imperial majesty was pleased to smile very graciously upon me" "And created me a nardac upon the spot" "Three hundred tailors were employed" "The happiness ... of dining with me" "He desired I would hear him with patience" "I set sail ... at six in the morning"

THE BICKERSTAFF-PARTRIDGE PAPERS by Jonathan Swift

CONTENTS Predictions For The Year 1708 The Accomplishment of the First of Mr Bickerstaff's Predictions; An Elegy on the supposed Death of Partridge, the Almanack-Maker. An Epitaph on Partridge. Partridge's reply A vindication of Isaac Bickerstaff, Esq; A famous prediction of Merlin, the British wizard. Dr. John Arbuthnot and Alexander Pope

A TALE OF A TUB AND THE HISTORY OF MARTIN By Jonathan Swift Edited By Henry Morley