There is a degree of wretchedness and want among the lower class of people which is not anywhere so common as among the Spanish and Portuguese settlements.

Our plants had now increased to 252: as they were all kept on shore at the tent I augmented the guard there, though from the general conduct of the natives there did not appear the least occasion for so much caution.

There is a degree of wretchedness and want among the lower class of people which is not anywhere so common as among the Spanish and Portuguese settlements.

To function efficiently, any group of people or employees must have faith in their leader.

All the 20th we were endeavouring to get into Adventure Bay but were prevented by variable winds.

The object of all the former voyages to the South Seas undertaken by the command of his present majesty, has been the advancement of science and the increase of knowledge.

Beef also was difficult to be procured and exceedingly poor; the price nearly sixpence farthing per pound.