The Hague, December 15, 1862.

CONTENTS OF VOL. I.

PAGE
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.]
One of the Sons of the King of Siam[10]
Portrait of M. Henri Mouhot[18]
The River Menam[36]
View in the Gulf of Siam[39]
General View of Bangkok[43]
The Second King of Siam[47]
Two of the Wives of the King of Siam[51]
Pagoda at Ayuthia[57]
Siamese WomenTo face [60]
Perforated Rock in the Isle of Eboulon, Gulf of Siam[63]
Ruins of a Temple and Statue of Buddha at Ayuthia[67]
The Pagoda of Ayuthia, from the River[71]
View taken from the Canal of Ayuthia[75]
Ruins of a Pagoda at Ayuthia[79]
The Great Tower of the Pagoda Wat-Ching at BangkokTo face [82]
Priest’s House near Ayuthia[87]
Details of the Pagoda Wat-Chang at BangkokTo face [90]
Ruins at Ayuthia[93]
Siamese Ladies at DinnerTo face [98]
Siamese Rope-dancer[101]
Inundation of the Menam[107]
Ruins of a Pagoda at Ayuthia[112]
Elephants in an Enclosure or “Park” at AyuthiaTo face [114]
Rock at the summit of Mount Phrabat[117]
Relics found on Mount Phrabat[119]
Pagoda at Mount Phrabat, where is preserved the Footprint of BuddhaTo face [120]
View of the Mountains of Korat, taken from Patawi[123]
A Laotian[129]
Siamese Nurse and Baby[133]
Port of ChantabounTo face [136]
The Lion Rock at the entrance of the Port of Chantaboun[139]
Chapel of the Mission, Chantaboun[145]
View of Paknam, on the Menam[150]
Monkeys playing with a CrocodileTo face [152]
Siamese Actors[170]
View of BattambongTo face [174]
Leech-fishers on the Isle of Samet[177]
Favourite Wife of the King of Cambodia[185]
Portrait of the Second King of Cambodia (now the First King)[198]
Cambodian Cart[200]
A Page of the King of Cambodia[207]
A Native Actress[211]
A Siamese of the Lower Class[215]
Chinese Monument at Bangkok[219]
The River Mekon at Penom-Peuh[229]
Cambodian Hut at Pemptielan, on the Mekon[233]
Cambodian House[238]
A Savage Stien[242]
Another Savage Stien[244]
Savage Stiens sowing Rice[247]
Amazon of the King’s Female Guards[257]
Scene in the Jungle between Battambong and Bangkok[261]
Halt of the Caravan in the Jungle between Battambong and Bangkok[267]
Tower at Banome, near Battambong[273]
Façade of the Temple of Ongcor-WatTo face [279]
Statue of the Leprous King[281]
Principal Entrance of the Great Temple of Ongcor-Wat[284]
Temple of Ongcor-Wat, north side[288]
Carvings of Arms, Utensils, and Ornaments at Ongcor-Wat[292]
Pavilion in the Interior of the Temple of Ongcor-Wat[297]
Central Portico of the Great Temple of Ongcor-WatTo face [298]

Drawn by M. Sabatier, from a Sketch by M. Mouhot.