INDEX. 



CHAPTER I.— Introduction. 



Explanation of delay in publication of report 



Jottings on subjects foreign to object of Mission ... 



Origin and object of Mission to Upper Burma 



Time occupied in voyage from Rangoon to Mandalay 



Particulars of visit to Donabyoo 



Description of sceneiy, and observations made, between Rangoon and 



Zaloon 

 Properties of Rh izop hora mangle briefly discussed 

 Visitation of insects by candlelight 



Description of country from north of Myanoung to Prome 

 Extensive toungya clearings observed. Brief notice of evil effects 

 Charming views and extensive orchards 

 Trees and grasses noted 

 Rocks first observed 



The town of Prome ; review of its population and manufactures 

 Examination of Ficus elastica at Prome 

 Station of Thayetmyo 



Visit to Thayetmyo jail, in connection with sericulture 

 Jail manufacture of ropes and gunny from roselle fibre 

 Suitability of roselle and other fibrous plants growing in abundance in the 



province for this purpose ... 

 Reputed medicinal virtues of Calotropis Hamiltonii 

 Data on experimental cultivation of tobacco, cotton, Carolina rice, and 



sorgham, obtained from Mr. Parrott 

 Brief notice of Allanmyo ... 



Meaday to Joungyah 



Agencies of Chinese and Indian firms at Joungyah, and progress to 

 Minhla 



Minhla, head-quarters of Governor of Maloon, and fuel station for steamers 



Town of Minhla described ... 



Description of Governor's house 



South end of town allotted to certain class 



Success of tamarind cultivation 



Description of market and wares 



Interpreter " chaffed'" by Burmese maidens 



Visit of the " "Woon," or Governor 



Badge of authority 



The " Woon" described 



Secretary taking notes 



The "Woon purchases a diamond ring. Profit made by broker 



Further progress up to the river to Nyoungoo 



Mengoon 



Nyoungoo, and its manufacture of boxes 



Box manufacture described ... 



Plants, scandent shrubs, and epiphytic orchids between Zaloon and 

 Thayetmyo 



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