CONTENTS 
CHAPTER I. 
Brief historical Introduction. — Treaty between the English and Malagasy for 
the Abolition of the Slave Trade.—Introduction of useful Arts, Letters, and 
the Knowledge of the Christian Religion.— Death of Radama.—Prohibi¬ 
tion of Religious Teaching.—Departure of the Missionaries.—Erench and 
English Attack on Tamatave. — Severe Persecution of the Christians.— 
Conversion of the Princes, — Departure of the Author from England for 
Madagascar. —Voyage to St. Vincent’s. — Ascension. — The Cape of Good 
Hope.—Public Rejoicings at Cape Town.'—The School Children’s Feast.— 
Last Sunday on board the “Indiana.”—Arrival at Port Louis.—Reports of 
the continued Sufferings of the Christians in Madagascar - Page 1 
CHAP. II. 
Departure from Port Louis. — Stormy Voyage. — Arrival at Tamatave. — 
Appearance of the Village. — The Harbour Master and his Officers. — 
Letters sent to the' Capital. —Invitation to the Shore-Welcome from the 
Officers and People. — Native Custom House. — The Harbour Master’s 
Dwelling. — Important Conversation with some of the chief Officers of the 
Port respecting the Intentions of the English. -— Conversation respecting the 
Christians.—Curious Mode of taking Snuff. — Analogies between the Poly¬ 
nesian and Malagasy Languages.— Appearance and Dress of the People.— 
The Trade of the Island. — Feelings of the Native Christians. — Our An¬ 
noyances on board the Ship. — New Plants and Flowers. — The Ouvirandra 
fenestralis. — Letters from the Capital. — Hospitality on Shore. — Depar¬ 
ture from Tamatave.— Arrival at Mauritius - - - - 18 
