The mission to Siam, and Hue, the capital of Cochin China, in the years 1821-2. From the journal of the late George Finlayson ... With a memoir of the author, by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, F.R.S.
- Title:
- The mission to Siam, and Hue, the capital of Cochin China, in the years 1821-2. From the journal of the late George Finlayson ... With a memoir of the author, by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, F.R.S.
- Collection:
- Southeast Asia Visions
- Creator:
- Finlayson, George, 1790-1823
- Date:
- 1826
- Extent:
- 466 600dpi JPEG page images
- Publisher:
- J. Murray
- Publication Place:
- London
- Format:
- Book
- Contents:
- Front Matter
"Chapter I. Voyage from Calutta to Prince of Wales'.- Islands of Preparis, Narcondam, Seyer, and Prince of Wales."
Chapter II. Leave Prince of Wales' Island.-Luminous Appearance of the Sea.-Polo Dinding.-Malacca.-Deserted Appearance.-Slaves.-LittleCarimon.-Islands.-Vegetable Phenomenon.-Singapore.-Mildness and Salubrity of the Climate.
Chapter III. Interpreter Arrives.-Requested to Land the Guns.-Entertained by a Chief.-Physiological Remarks on the Siamese.-Progress to Bangkok.-A Floating Bazar.-Bangkok Described.-The Governor General's Latter to the King Delivered to a Chief.-A Suspicious Attempt Made to get Possession of the Presents.-Interview with one of the Ministers.-Disgusting Servility of his Attendents.-Negotiations Respecting the Performance of the Court Ceremonies.-Proceed to the Palace.-Addressed in Good Latin by a Native.-Observations on the Road to the Audience.-Description of the Audience.
Chapter IV. White Elephants and White Monkies.-Taste of the Siamese.-Brahamns and Hindusim in Siam.-Library of the Temple.-Enormous Guns.-Trade of Siam a Royal Monopoly.-Chinese Emigrants.-Sugar.-Siamese Policy Respecting Trade.-Policy of the Ultra Gangetic Nations.-An Embassy Arrives from Cochin China.-Procession of Royal Barges of Siam to Receive it.-Siamese Music.-Relections on the Result of the Mission.
"Chapter V. Interview with the Pra-Klang.-Mr. Finlayson Called Upon to Visit a Case of Cholera in the Palace.-Mission not Visited by any Persons of Respectability.-Parties at the Court of Bankok.-Nothing Granted in Favour of Commerce.-Agent to the Governor General Leaves Without an Audience.-Bankok, the Dwellings Mostyly Floating Rafts. Inhabitants Mostly Chinese. Manufactures of Tin, Leather, Cast-Iron Vessels.-Balachang.-Siamese eat Flesh, but do not Kill. Palaces and Temples. or Prachadis of Bangkok.-Images of Buddha Excessively Numerous.-Analogies Between the Pyramis of Egypt and the Bauddhic Dagoba."
"Chapter VI. Physical Form and Character of the Siamese.-Manners and Customs.-Treatment of the Dead, and Funereal Obsequies of the Monarch.-laws.-Adultery.-Theft.-History.-State of Defence.-Revenue.-Siamese Numerals.-Kalendar.-Annual Festival at the Close of the Year.-Religion.-Laws of Buddha.-Province of Chantibond the Richest Portion of the Territory of Siam.-Its Products.-Mines of Gold and of Precious Stones.-Zoological Remarks."
"Chapter VII. Depart from Siam.-Sechang, or Dutch Islands.-Inhabitants.-Enormous Yam.-Bay of Siam.-Geological Remarks.-Pulo Panjang.-Two Brothers Islands.-Pulo Condore.-Geology.-Inhabitants.-Hospitable Character.-Cape St.James Current.-Bay of Cocoa Nuts.-Grology, c.-Vung Tao.-Costume.-Governor of Kan-Dyn, A Singular Character, Takes Charge of an Official Communication to the Governor of Saigon.-Inhabitants very Polite.- Dress Almost Exclusiverly in Silk.-Physiognomy and Form.-Habitations.-Costume.-Shops.-Royal Boats. "
"Chapter VIII. The Author Proceeds to Saigon.-River of Saigon.-Saigon.-Superstitious Emblems.-M. Diard.-Cochin Chinese Females and Morality.- Markets.-Manufactures.-Bingeh and Saigon.-Fort.-Conference Resoecting the Governor General's Letter.-Retinue of the Mandarins.-Hospitality of the Chinese Settlers.-Audience of the Governor of Saigon.-Combat Between a Tiger and Elephants.-Procees to Turon.-Coast of Cochin China.-Fishing Tribes.-Boats.-Turon Bay.-Geology, c.-Visit Turon.-A Limited Number Allowed to Visit Hue.-Wretched Accommodations for the Passage."
Chapter IX. Voyage from Turon Bay to Hue.-Mouth of the River of Hue.-Politeness of the Cochin Chinese has not Tended to Ameliorate the Threatment of Permales.-Arrive at Hue.-Perpetual Watch Kept over the Members of the Mission.-Militay Costume.-The Governor-General's Letter to the King sent to the Mandarin of Elephants.-The Chinese Translation Altered.- Interview with the Mandarin.-Canal Surrounding the City.-Beautiful Prospects on the River of Hue.-Neatness of the Villages.-Horses.-Soil.-Fortifies City.-French Mandarins.-Conference with the Mandarin of Elephants.-Difficulty Respecting an Audience with the King.-An Entertainment Served.-Further Discussion.-The Audince with the King Refused.-Beauty and the Strength of the Fort.-Inhospitality of the Government.-Royal Barracks.-Artillery Store-Houses.-Enormous Gun.-Citadel.-Remarks on the French Interest at Court.-The Presents from the Governor General and an Audience Refused.-Poverty of the Bazar.
"Chapter X. Physiological Exterior of the Cochin Chinese.-Costume.-Moral Character.-Religion.-Brutalizing Effects of a Despotic Government.-Military Servitude.-Population.-Rains and Inundations.-Costume of the Rainy Season.-Visit to the Tacoon.-Tablets and Boxes Ornamented with the Mya Shell.-Letter and Presents for the Governor General.-Regulations Respecting Trade.-Extent of Permission Retracted.-A Repast.-Rotten Eggs and Chickens in the Shell a Chinese Delicacy, and Token of Royal Favour.-The Mandarin of Han.-Letter to the Governor General Refused.-Pitiful Spirit of the Cochin Chinese Government.-Chinese Player.-The King of the Drama Bambooed.-Final Interview with the Mandarin of Strangers.-Return to Turon.-Beautiful Country.-Canal.-Salt-Water Lake.-Grand Scenery.-Route.-Botanical Observations.-Palanquins and Bearers.-Granitic Country.-Excellent Roads.-Re-Embark."
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