CONTENTS. Xi 
Volcanoes in the Philippines. — General Appearance of the 
Country. — Leeches not very agreeable Companions. — 
Return to Manila and ship Plants for England. — Sail 
for the north of China. — “A Man _ overboard.” — His 
Recovery by a gallant Boat’s Crew. — Arrive in the North 
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CHAPTER XIX. 
Spring in the north of China. —New Flowers. — Journey 
through the Country. — Motley Group of Fellow Passengers. 
Morning Scene in a Chinese Junk. — Tartar City of 
Chapoo. — Shops and Trade.— Crowds of People. —A 
Visit to the Mandarins. — A free Passage onward offered.— 
Their Object in this. — Means taken to thwart them. — 
Leave Chapoo for Shanghae. — Country and Town of Ping- 
hoo. — Silk Districts visited. —Cultivation of the Mulberry. 
— Management of the Silk-worm. — Arrival at Shanghae. — 
Consul’s Letter enclosing one from the Taoutae, or were 
Mandarin. — A most satisfactory Reply ! - 
CHAPTER XX. 
Sail for Foo-chow-foo on the River Min. — Novel Mode of 
engaging a Pilot.— Entrance to the River. — Scenery on 
its Banks. —Bridge of Foo-chow-foo.— Chinese Chairmen. 
— Insults received from the Natives. — City and Suburbs. — 
Native Trade. — Fishing Cormorants. — Bank Notes. — 
Character of the Natives. — The Ladies and their fondness 
for Flowers. — Population. — Remarks on Foo-chow-foo 
as a Place of foreign Trade. — Government Spies. — Gardens 
and Nurseries. — Deceit of the Mandarins.— Leave Foo- 
chow-foo for the Tea Hills. — Mountain Scenery described. 
— Black Tea Districts. — Flora of the Hills. — Agriculture of 
the District. — Native Fruit. — Climate and Temperature 
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CHAPTER XXTI. 
Engage a Passage in a Junk. — Leave the District of the Min. 
— An Attack of Fever. — Religious Ceremonies on Board the 
Junk. — Attacked by Pirates. — Scene on Board. — 
