قراءة كتاب Travels in the Central Parts of Indo-China (Siam), Cambodia, and Laos (Vol. 1 of 2) During the Years 1858, 1859, and 1860
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Travels in the Central Parts of Indo-China (Siam), Cambodia, and Laos (Vol. 1 of 2) During the Years 1858, 1859, and 1860
loss, for all whom he came near praised him for his behaviour towards them, and his gentleness and generosity; qualities invaluable in the eyes of that people.”
In a letter recently addressed by Sir R. Schomburgh to M. C. Mouhot, enclosing the portraits of the King and Queen of Siam, that gentleman thus expresses himself:—“I admired the zeal and knowledge of your late brother; and his manners were so amiable and modest that one would have thought that every one with whom he came in contact would have exercised all their influence to assist him in his plans. I often regretted that he was not an English subject, that I might have been able to do more for him. I shall look impatiently for the publication of his book, and have given orders that the French edition may be forwarded to me at once.”
I can add nothing to these touching testimonies, which paint faithfully the man as I knew him in Holland. The affectionate heart of Henri Mouhot awakened in others an affection which the tomb does not destroy, but which grows stronger with time.
J. J. Belinfante.
The Hague, December 15, 1862.
CONTENTS OF VOL. I.
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| Dedication | 7 |
| Preface | 11 |
| Memoir of the Author | 19 |
| CHAPTER I. | |
| The Voyage—First Impressions of Siam; and of Bangkok, its Capital—Reception in the Palace—The Two Kings of Siam | 37 |
| CHAPTER II. | |
| Geography and History of the Kingdom of Siam | 54 |
| CHAPTER III. | |
| Voyage up the Menam to Ayuthia the ancient Capital—The Ruins—Excursion to Mount Phrabat—its Temple—its Sacred and Geological Footsteps—Saraburi and Patavi | 106 |
| CHAPTER IV. | |
| Chantaboun—Its Products and Commerce—Appearance of the Country—The Isles of Ko-Man—Isles of Patates—The Island of Ko-Kram—Paknam Ven—Manner in Which The Apes Play With The Crocodiles | 141 |
| CHAPTER V. | |
| Life in the Hill-Country—Mount Sabat—Hunting—Tigers—Serpents—Rich Vegetation of Chantaburi | 155 |
| CHAPTER VI. | |
| Return to Chantaboun—Excursion to Battambong—The Islands of Koh Kong—Island of Phu Quoc—Beautiful Prospect in the Gulf of Komput—Cambodia—Commerce of these Countries—Miserable State of the People—Visit to the King of Cambodia | 174 |
| CHAPTER VII. | |
| Details respecting Cambodia—Udong, its present Capital—Interviews with the Second King | 192 |
| CHAPTER VIII. | |
| Departure from Udong—Train of Elephants—Pinhalu—Kind treatment by the Missionaries—The Great Lake of Cambodia—Touli-Sap—The Thiâmes—Speculations as to their Origin—Ancient Kingdom of Tsiampa—Israelite Traditions of the Thiâmes or Tsiampois | 213 |
| CHAPTER IX. | |
| The Great Bazaar of Cambodia, Penom-Peuh—The River Mékon—The Island Ko-Sutin—Pemptiélan—Pump-Ka-Daye, on the Borders of Cambodia—Some further Notes on the Country—Father Guilloux—Journey to Brelum and the neighbouring Country inhabited by the Savage Stiens | 226 |
| CHAPTER X. | |
| Sojourn of Three Months among the Savage Stiens—Manners of this Tribe—Products of the Country—Fauna—Manners of the Annamites | 240 |
| CHAPTER XI. | |
| Return to Pinhalu and Udong—The Great Lake Touli-Sap—Meeting with Nine Elephants—Recent Acts of Oppression towards the People—On the eventual Regeneration of the People—The Province of Battambourg—Grand Ruins | 265 |
| CHAPTER XII. | |
| Description of the Temple of Ongcor—Observations on these Ruins, and on others in the Provinces of Ongcor and Battambong | 278 |
ILLUSTRATIONS TO VOL. I.
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| The King and Queen of Siam | Frontispiece. |
