Transcriber's Notes:

Certain images are linked to larger versions to aid in closer views of faces or Chinese characters. The first of these linked images is the [Lammuir Party]. The remaining linked images are found on pages [35], [97], [104], [110], and [136], as well as the [map].

Inconsistencies in spelling of Chinese names were retained such as Bhâmo and Bhamô.

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