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