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Chapter I. New Tokk 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 n.

ON THE MEDITERRANEAN.

The Great Steamship Companies. — Peninsular and Oriental. — Messageries Imp^riales. — 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 Piraeus. — 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. — Miesisns. — Persecutions of Christians. — Future Prospect. • . .32

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Chapter V. The Delta Of The Nile

The View from the Bluffs. — Heliopolis. — The Citadel. — Mamelukes. — Mehemit Ah. — 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 of the 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. 47

Chapter VII. Fkom 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 VIH.

BOMBAY.

View of Harbor. — Byculla Hotel. — Population of City. — European Section. — Native Quarters. — Shigrams. — Native Oxen. — Suburbs of the 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 IX. British India

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

Chapter X. The Railways Of India

Facilities for Travel. — Great Indian Peninsular Railway. — Labor of Building. — Class Cars. — Effect of Railways on Caste and Idolatry. . 99

CHAPTER XT

HISTORY, PHILOSOPHY, AND RELIGION OF THE HINDOOS.

Hindoos. — Aborigines of India. — The Vedas. — Origin of the Hindoo Nation. — The Aryans. — Caste. — Brahmans. — Philosophical Age. . 108

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Chapter XII. Through The Deccan

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

CHAPTER XIIL

BIDING 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

Chapter XIV. In The Heart Of India

Jubbulpore. — Valley of the Nerbudda. — Religion of the Hindoos. -^ Junction of Jubbulpore and Peninsular Railroad — Allahabad. — Great Eastern Hotel 140

Chapter XV. Scenes In Allahabad

Shaving. — Junction of the Jumna and Ganges. — Situation of Allahabad.

— Ancient Pillar. — Market-Place. — - Deep Well. — Chusora Bagh. — The Future of Allahabad. — Population. — Boston Ice. . . . 147

Chapter XVI. Native Schools

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 XVm.

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. 170

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Chapter XIX. The Baboos

Man Mundil. — Beautiful Silk Goods. — The Dealings of England with the Hindoos. — Snake-Charmers. — Sarnath. — Gautama. — Buddha. . 181

Chapter XX. Down The Valley Op The Ganges

The Bengalese. — The Santhals. — Moorshedabad. — Suraja Dowla. — Patna. — Bankapore. — Plassey. — Lord Clive. — Turning-Point in History ..'...-.. .190

CHAPTER XXL

OUR FIRST NIGHT IN CALCUTTA.

Arrival. — Scene in the Harbor. — A Bath. — A Wedding Procession. — The Mission Home. — Miss Brittan's School. — Moral Battle-field. — Native Society. — Hindoo Newspapers. — Domestic Life. — Educated Natives. — Moral Leverage , 19a

Chapter XXII. Missionary Operations

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 Ped~ ler. — Prince of Wales Hotel. — Spice Trade. — Chinese at Penang. — Down the Coast. — The Dorian . 226

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CHAPTER XXVIL

SINGAPORE.

Town of Malacca. — Arrival at Singapore. — Steamers. — Harbor. — Climate. — Fruits. — Population. — Scenes in the City. — Whampoa's Garden. — Victoria Eegias. — Fan-Palm. ...... 23?

Chapter XXVIII. Life In Malacca

Fire-Flies. — The Natives. — Ride to Selita. — Rank Vegetation. — Tigers. — Gutta-Percha. — Pepper Culture. — Climate. — White Ants. . . 242

Chapter XXIX. From Singapore To Hong Kong

Chinese Passengers. — Their Customs and Habits. — Curiosity. — Gambling. — Pride. — Expressing an Opinion. — Approaching Hong Kong. . 247

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GEOGRAPHY AND HISTORY OF CHINA.

China compared with the United States. — The Flowery Kingdom. — Early History. — Chronology. — Dynasties. — Credible History. — Europeans hi China. 253

FROM HONG KONG TO CANTON.

American Steamers. — Finger Nails. — Passengers. — Bogue Forts. — Whampoa Junks. — First Sight nf Canton. — Scene in Harbor. — Family Boats. — White Cloud Hills. — Foreigners 273

Chapter XXXIV. The Influence Of Confucius

His Birth. — Early Life. — Elevation to Office. — Woman's Charms. — His Poetry. — Annotation of the Classics. — Foundation of Political System. " . 279

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CHAPTEE XXXV.

SOUTHERN CHINA.

The Eighteen Provinces. — Canton River. — The Country. — Cities. — Exports. — Manufactures. — Silk Culture. — Macao. — Cooly Trade. . 283

Chapter XXXVI. A Ramble In Canton

Streets. — Houses. — Goods. — Provisions. — What the People eat. — Foreign Devils. — Old Hairy. — Musicians. — Apothecary. — Small Feet . 290

Chapter XXXVII. 1he Temple Of The Ocean Banner

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. Dp The Coast Of China

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

CHAPTER XLL

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

^iew from the Hotel. — Scenes in the Harbor. — Transportation. — Delta ")f the Yangtse. — Health. — Missionaries. — Tea-Houses and Shops. — Flowery Names. — Inscriptions — The Faith and Charity Shop. — Worhip of Ancestors. — Offerings to the Dead 328

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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 XL VI.

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 361

CHAPTER XLVn.

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 (jf 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 384

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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. — Eeactionary Party. — Ancient Policy of the Government. — What Foreigners ask. — Physical Force of England. — 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 LIII.

WESTERN 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. —

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Temp\e of the Sun. — Worshippers. — Japanese Honor. — Social Habits. — 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 Darnios. — The Flora of Japan. — Kamakura, its Location, Temples, and Shrines. — Temple of Hachiman. — Dia-boots. 448

CHAPTER LVII.

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 > 493

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CHAPTER LXII.

THE PACIFIC RAILROAD.

Central and Union Pacific Railroad Companies. — Work commenced. — Hard Work for Engineers. — Difficulties encountered 501

CHAPTER LXIII.