XX CONTENTS. CHAPTER VIII . rACE Enquiry relative to the Aborigines of Newfoundland . Natives, called Red Indians, seen by Cabot , Carrier, and others. Whitbourne's Narrative. Scott's Adventure. Governor Mon ¬ tague and Captain Duff 's proclamations respecting them. Female Red Indian brought to John's, and sent back with presents. Lieutenants Spratt and Buchan sent by Government in search of them. Mr Cormack 's Expedition, and result,................252 Notes to Book III..............279 BOOK IV . PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND . CHAPTER I. Geographical Position of Prince Edward Island , General Aspect of the Country. Counties, and Lesser Divisions. Description of Charlotte Town and the Principal Settle¬ ments, .................283 CHAPTER II. Climate. Soil. Natural Productions. Wild Animals, &c. 308 CHAPTER III. Agricultural Productions. Seed-time. Harvest. Horned Cat¬ tle. Sheep. Swine. Horses. Scotch Highlanders slovenly Farmers. Manner of Clearing and Cultivating Forest Lands . Consequence of Fires in the Woods. Manures. Agricultural Society. Habitations of Settlers, &c. . 319 CHAPTER IV . Trade, &c.................332