Adam's Journal is the name assigned on this wiki to the portions of the film that involve Adam Ewing, Henry Goose, Autua, and Giles Horrox.
The tale in the film is based on The Pacific Journal of Adam Ewing in the novel with the following differences:
- The island on which Adam first sees Autua is not specifically identified as being one of the Chatham Islands.
- The Cabin Boy is not named and does not commit suicide.
- There is no stop at Raiatea and no business transaction between Giles Horrox and Captain Molyneux.
- There is no stop in Hawaii.
- The Prophetess and Adam Ewing arrive in San Francisco.
- Tilda Ewing and her father, Haskell Moore appear.