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FOOTNOTES: GULLIVER’S TRAVELS into several REMOTE NATIONS OF THE WORLD BY JONATHAN SWIFT, D.D., dean of st. patrick’s , dublin . [ First published in 1726–7.] THE PUBLISHER TO THE READER. [ As given…
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…
The emperor of Lilliput, attended by several of the nobility, comes to see the author in his confinement. The emperor’s person and habit described. Learned men appointed to teach the author their lan…
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 condi…
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 o…
The author, by an extraordinary stratagem, prevents an invasion. A high title of honour is conferred upon him. Ambassadors arrive from the emperor of Blefuscu, and sue for peace. The empress’s apartm…
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. Although I int…
The author, being informed of a design to accuse him of high-treason, makes his escape to Blefuscu. His reception there. Before I proceed to give an account of my leaving this kingdom, it may be pro…
The author, by a lucky accident, finds means to leave Blefuscu; and, after some difficulties, returns safe to his native country. Three days after my arrival, walking out of curiosity to the north-e…
A great storm described; the long boat 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…
