CONTENTS 
OF 
THE FIRST VOLUME. 
CHAPTER I. 
Preparation for the journey to Ava.—Departure from Rangoon. 
—Pagoda Point.—Affair between the Burmese and British 
troops.—Village of Panlang, and branch of the Irawadi of 
that name.—Donabew.—Capture of the place by the British 
troops.—Death of the Burmese General Bandula, and his 
character.—Village of Lethakong.—Town of Henzada.— 
Visit to the Wungyi and Viceroy of Pegu.—Wungyi returns 
the visit, and discussions which ensued.—Second visit to the 
Wungyi.—Journey from Henzada to Myan-aong, or Loon- 
zay.—Account of Kanaong and Myan-aong.—Confines of 
the Peguan and Burman country.—Shue-taong and Pa- 
daong.—Arrival at Prome.—Excursions in its neighbour¬ 
hood.—Ruins of an ancient city and capital. . . 1 
CHAPTER II. 
Departure from Prome.—Curiosity of the Inhabitants to see 
the steam-vessel—Promontory of Napadi.—Actions fought 
here, and in the neighbourhood, between the British and 
Burmese.—Tong-taong, or Lime-hill.—Meeaday.'—Island of 
Loongie.—Patanago and Melloon.—-Action fought here be- 
