a genus of plants, belonging to the heptandria clas. See Botany Index.

ISLANDS OF DISAPPOINTMENT, a cluster of small islands, lying in S. Lat. 14. 10. W. Long. 141. 16. They were discovered by Commodore Byron in 1765, who gave them their name from the shores affording no anchorage for his ships; for which reason he was obliged to quit them without landing, or procuring any refreshments for his crew, who were then languishing with sickness. They are inhabited by Indians, who appeared on the beach with spears in their hands, that were at least 16 feet long. They everywhere discovered hostile intentions, and seemed by signs to threaten the people in the boat with death if they came ashore. There are cocoa trees in great abundance, and the shore abounds with turtle.