The dawn watch: Joseph Conrad in a global world

Prologue: One of us

Part One: Nation. No home, no country ; The point of departure ; Among strangers

Part Two: Ocean. Following the sea ; Going into steam ; When your ship fails you

Part Three: Civilization. Heart to heart ; The dark places ; White savages

Part Four: Empire. A new world ; Material interests ; Whether the world likes it or not

Epilogue: To make you see.