Our New Way round the World. Fully illustrated

Chapter I. New York To Marseilles

Leaving New York. — Steamer Persia. — War in Europe. — Important Events. — Reform Movement in England. — Riot at Hyde Park. — Meeting at Guildhall. — People in Earnest. — Affairs on the Continent. — Visit to Paris. — Victor Emanuel at Venice. — Evacuation of Rome by French Troops. — Coronation at Pesth. — Routes of Travel through Europe. — Rural Scenes in France. — From Paris to Marseilles. — Valley of the Rhone. — Marseilles at Christmas. — Scenes in the Harbor. . 1

Chapter II. On The Mediterranean

The Great Steamship Companies. — Peninsular and Oriental. — Messageries Imperiales. — Austrian Lloyds. — Routes across the Mediterranean. — Italian Line. — Greek Line. — Tide of Travel. — Departure from Marseilles. — The Euphrates. — Her Cargo. — Straits of Bonifacio. — Stromboli. — Scylla and Charybdis. — Across the Adriatic. — Morea. — Navarino. — Gulf of Coran. — Ancient Spartans. — A Hermit. — A Dream of the Past. — Arrival at Piræus. — Salamis. — Getting Ashore. — Noble Greeks. — Athens. — Cretan Refugees. — To Constantinople. — Syrian Coast 10

Chapter III. Modern Egypt

Approach to Alexandria. — The Harbor. — The Orient. — Scenes in the City. — The Old and the New. — The Viceroy. — Cotton Culture.— Railroads. — Sons of the Pasha. — Over the Delta. — Irrigation. — The Nile 23

Chapter IV. Cairo

Hotel du Nil. — Houses in the City. — Women of Egypt. — Tradesmen. — Waiters. — Donkeys. — Ploughing. — Ramazan. — Advancement. — Missions. — Persecutions of Christians. — Future Prospect. . . .32

Chapter V. The Delta Of The Nile

The View from the Bluffs. — Heliopolis. — The Citadel. — Mamelukes. — Mehemit Ali. — Pyramids. — Arab Sheik. — Bedouins. — Yankee Doodle. 41

Chapter VI. The Suez Canal

The Project. — M. Lesseps. — Charter of the Company. — The Isthmus. — Old Canals. — Pharaoh Necho. — Bonaparte. — Commercial Enterprise. — Opposition of England.— The Country.— Commencement of the Work. — Size ofthe Canal. — Bay of Pelusium. — Manufactured Stone. — Port Said. — Excavators. — Difficulties encountered. — Lake Menzalah. — Lake Ballah. — Lake Timseh. — Ismalia. — Salt Basin. — Children of Israel. — Suez. — Capital of the Company. — Lottery. — Expenditures. 4"

Chapter VII. From Egypt To India

Easter Sunday. — A Gala-Day. — Scenes in the City. — Decay of Mohammedan Faith. — Overland Passengers. — Steamer Baroda. — Starting for India. — Gulf of Suez. — Sinai and Red Sea. — Pilgrims to Mecca. — Mocha. — Dangerous Navigation. — Light-houses. — Island of Perim. — How the English obtained it. — The Gate of Tears. — Sons of Cush. — Aden. — Natives. — Scenes in the Harbor. — Hot Weather. — The Punka. — The Orchestra of the Steamer. 62

Chapter VIII. Bombay

View of Harbor. — Byculla Hotel. — Population of City. — European Section. — Native Quarters. — Shigrams. — Native Oxen. — Suburbs ofthe City. — Parsees. — Street Scenes. — Washing up. — Children. — Jewelry. — Population of India. — Policemen. — Gods in the Wall. — Toddy- Seller. — Currency. — Elephants. — Old Temples. - - The Census. — Origin of the Parsees. — Their Towers of Silence. . . . .80

CHAPTER LX. BRITISH INDIA.

John Bull's Farm. — Mountains. — Rivers. — Cities of India. — Population. — Governor-General. — East India Company. — Opium. . . 93

The Ghats. — Nassick. — Hindoo Water-Carrier. — Jungles. — General Features of Central India. — Gorgeous Apparel. — Silver Ornaments. — Heat. — Nagpore. — Residency Hotel. 116

Chapter XIII. Riding In

A DAK. The Dak. — Romantic Ride. — Kamptel. — Micawber Philosophy. Karyea. — Thrilling Story of the Mutiny. — Treatment of the Natives. — The Ryots. — Tigers. — Seonee. — Tarboots. — Obstinate Driver. — Moonshee. — Chaputies. — Mail Carts. — Effect of the Moon. — Nerbudda River 124

Missionary Operations. — Praying by Machinery. — Desire for Education. — Rev. Mr. Walsh. — School. — Proficiency of Mr. Walsh's Pupils. — Hindoo Cosmogony. — Getting at the Truth 154

Chapter XVII. From Allahabad To Benares

Country North of Allahabad. — Its Fertility- — Density of Population. — Mirzapoor. — Rev. Mr. Lambert. — British Goods. — Temple of Kali. — Tyranny of Caste. — Servants. — Mogul Serai. — Benares Station. ■ — Antiquity of Benares. — Temples and Mosques. — Victoria Hotel. . . 163

Chapter XVIII. The City Of Benares

A Morning Ride through the City. — Care for Birds. — Monkey Pagoda. — Pranks of the Monkeys. — Benares a Holy City. — Bathing in the Ganges. — Burning the Dead. — Ghats. — Pagodas. — Palaces. — Power of the Brahmans waning. — Charming View. — A Glance at the Past. — Golden Pagoda. — Sacred Well. — Shiva. — Temple of Una Poorena. X TABLE OF CONTENTS.

Dr. McLeod's Visit. — Translation of the Bible. — Obstacles. —Native Converts. — Roman Catholic Church. — Exorcising of Devils. . . 205

Chapter XXIII. Life In India

The Season. — Hot Period. — Rainy Months. — Monsoons. — Swarming of Insects. — White Ants. — Cool Season. — ■ Cyclones. — Famines of 1770 and 1866. — Burning of the Dead. — Government Buildings. — Style of Living. — Ride in a Shigram 209

Chapter XXIV. Across The Bay Of Bengal

The Clan Alpine. — Leaving Calcutta. — Down the Hoogly. — Scenes on the River. — Explosion. — Terrible Scene. — Burial at Sea. . . .217

Chapter XXV. The Spice Islands

Andaman Islands. — Coast of Burmah. — Cocoa Islands. — Malay Peninsula. — Insect Life. — Province of Wellesely. — Population. . .221

Chapter XXVI. Penang

Phosphorescence of the Sea. — The Town. — In a Sampan. — Duck Pedler. — Prince of Wales Hotel. — Spice Trade. — Chinese at Penang. — Down the Coast. — The Dorian

CHAPTER XXVIL SINGAPORE.

Town of Malacca. — Arrival at Singapore. — Steamers. — Harbor. Climate. — Fruits. — Population. — Scenes in the City. — Whampoa's Garden. — Victoria Regias. — Fan-Palm 233

Island of Honam. — Approach to the Temple. — The Holy Umbrella. — The Three Precious Ones. — Buddhist Worship. — Tauist Religion. — Old Boy. — Transmigration. — Luck-Blocks 297

Chapter Xxxviii. Moral Forces

Presbyterian Mission. — Medical Mission. — Dr. Preston. — Dr. Keer. — Scene in the Hospital. — Visit to the Chapel. — The Congregation. — French Catholics. — Their Cathedral 304

CHAPTER XXXLX. ON THE CANTON RIVER.

In a Sampan. — Pigeon English. — Fishing with Cormorants. — Flower- Boats. — Dinner-Party. — Duck-Boats. — Benevolent Societies. — Mutual-Aid Companies. 309

Chapter XL. Up The Coast Of China

The Erl-King. — Swatow River Han. — Fishing-Boats. — Emigration. — Amoy. — Foochow. — Black Tea. — Fu-kien. — Timber. — Junks. . 316

Chapter XLI. Approach To Shanghae

The Wusung. — Meadows. — The Country. — Steamers and Ships. — Shanghae. — The Hen Fever. — Gardens of China. — Admiral Parker. — Growth of Shanghae. — Landing. — Astor House 322

Chapter XLII. In The City Of Shanghae

View from the Hotel. — Scenes in the Harbor. — Transportation. — Delta of the Yangtse. — Health. — Missionaries. — Tea-Houses and Shops. — Flowery Names. — Inscriptions. — The Faith and Charity Shop Worship of Ancestors. — Offerings to the Dead

Chapter XLIII. Fung Shuey

A Land of Superstitions. — Foggy Weather. — Meaning of Fung Shuey. — Sien Sangs. — Stroll through the City. — Disturbance of Fung Shuey. — Opposition to Innovation. — Objection to Railroads. — Governor-General Tseng. — Gold-Mines. — Strength and Weakness of Government. . 338

Chapter XLIV. Festivals

Native Watchmen. — Musquitoes. — Five Emperors. — Demons of Darkness. — Climate. — Display on the River. — Bookstores The Poet Lin. — Close of Festival 348

Chapter XLV. Romanism In China

The Soochow Road. — Chow Chow. — Graves. — Children's Tomb Foundling Hospital. — Jesuits. — What they are doing. — Restoration of Property. — Ceremonial. — Number of Catholic Priests. — Protestant Religion. — Progress 354

Chapter XLVI. Up The Yangtse

Size of the River. — Inundation. — Avenues for Trade. — Steamers. — Kiang Loon. — Kiang Yang. — The Country — Chin Kiang. — Grand Canal. — Salt Port. — Silver Coin. — Timber Rafts. — Nankin. — Late Rebellion. — Little Orphan Island. — Poyang Lake. — Merchants of China 363

CHAPTER XL VII.

CENTRAL CHINA. Whang-choo. — Military Encampment. — Soldiers. — Military Tactics. — Hankow. — The three Cities. — Contrast between Old and New Civilizations. — Foreigners. — Wu-chung. — Bishop Williams. — Yamun of the Governor-General. — School. — Women of China. — Their Degraded Condition 374

Chapter XLVIII. Competitive Examination

When Established. — Theory of the System. — University Buildings. — Temple of Perfect Justice. — Degrees. — Students. — Jury. — Ovations. — Successful Competitors. — Democratic Principle. — Reverence paid to the Classics. — Students on a Lark. — Chop-Sticks. — Visit to the Governor TABLE OF CONTENTS.

Chapter XLIX. Cultivation Of Tea

Export from Hankow. — Qualities of Tea. —Its Use in China. —Early Trade. — Its Consumption in the United States. — Green Tea. — The Shrub. — Gathering the Leaves. — Preparation for Market. — Packing. — Tasting. — Tea-Saloons. — Value of Exports. — Commercial Relations. 393

Chapter L. The Future Of China

Opinion of Mr. Burlingame. — University of Pekin. — Official Position of Foreigners. — Reactionary Party. — Ancient Policy of the Government. — What Foreigners ask. — Physical Force of F^ngland. — Position of the Chinese. — Introduction of Steamers. — Attitude of California and Oregon toward Chinese 402

Chapter LI. Northern China

When to visit Pekin. — Cheefoo. — Tientsin. — Chinese Carts. — Passports. — Description of Pekin. — The Great Wall. — Passage to Japan. — In a Typhoon . 413

Chapter LII. Approach To Nagasaki

The Harbor. — Fortifications. — Island of Pappenberg. — Intercourse of Foreign Nations with the Japanese. — Xavier. — The Jesuits. — The Islands 418 CHAPTER LIU. AVESTERN JAPAN. Nagasaki. — A Shopkeeper. — Japanese Ladies. — Baths. — Tea-Houses. — Education. — Minstrels. — Japanese Art. — Yokohama. — Conservative Japanese. — Mysteries of Crinoline 424

Chapter LIV. Through The Inland Sea

Lovely Morning. — Natural Arch. — Persecution of Christians by Buddhist Priests. — Coast of Kuisiu. — Town of Kokura. — Japanese Graves. — A Funeral Procession. — Sinto Belief. — Spiritual Festival. — The Tokaido. — Town of Chofu. — Japanese Mode of Travelling. A Charming Panorama. . . 431

Chapter LV. Hiogo

Countless Sails. — Rice-Fields. — Hiogo, the Port of Osaka. — Manufactures and Trade. — Country around Osaka. — Climate. — Harbor. Going Ashore. — Looking at Curiosities. — Tea-House and Gardens. Temple ofthe Sun. — Worshippers. — Japanese Honor. — Social Hab its- — Hats. — Picnic. — Coolies. — Population. — Fusiyama. — Bay of Yedo. — Villages 440

Chapter LVI. Yokohama

Situation of Yokohama. — Harbor. — Hotel d'Europe. — Curio Street Houses and Shops. — Shopman. — Bronzes. — Photographs. — Foreign Trade of Yokohama. — Government of Japan. — The Tycoon. Civil War in Japan.— The Damios. — The Flora of Japan. — Kamakura, its Location, Temples, and Shrines. — Temple of Hachiman. — Dia-boo'ts. 448

CHAPTER LVIL YEDO.

The Capital of Japan. — How to visit it. — Yakonins. — Situation of Yedo. — The Castle. — Soto-Siro.— Bridges and Streets. — Population of Yedo. — Description of City 458

Chapter LVIII. From Japan To California

Pacific Mail Company. — Freight. — Chinese Passengers. — Magnificent Steamers. — Leaving Yokohama. — Search for Deserters. — Passengers. — The Voyage. — Our Native Land 464

Chapter LIX. California

Aladdin's Lamp. — Discovery of Gold. — Size of California. — Development of the State. — Culture of the Grape. — Silk Culture. — Education. — Lincoln School. — Churches. — Fertility of the Country. — Its Fruits. — A Paradise . . . 468

Chapter LX Yosemite

The Big Trees and Yosemite Valley. — Ride to Mariposa. — Hatch's. — In the Saddle. — Arrival at Clark's. — Digger Indians. — Big Trees. — On Horseback in a Tree. — Calaveras Grove — A Description of the Big Trees. — A Ride through the Woods. — Nature's Cathedral. — Situation of Yosemite. — View of the Valley. — Distances and Elevations. — Mr. Hutchins's Hotel. — El Capitan. — Bridal Veil. — Yosemite Falls. — Indian Names. — North and South Domes 476

Chapter LXI. Salt Lake

Approaching the City. — Early Settlement. — Forbidding Prospect. — Covenant at Nauvoo. — Emigration to Salt Lake. — Church Police. — Mormon Law. — Tabernacle Square. — Inside and Outside. — The Harem. — Brigham's Wife and Concubines 49]

Chapter LXII. The Pacific Railroad

Central and Union Pacific Railroad Companies. — Work commenced. — Hard Work for Engineers. — Difficulties encountered 601