CONTENTS. 
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CHAP. XXI. 
Two Native Chiefs sent to the Mauritius for Education — 
Character of Radama , King of Ova—His zeal for the 
Civilization of his People—Proclaims the Abolition of 
the Slave Trade—Not obeyed—Embassy of Mr, Hastie 
for the purpose of treating with Radama for the Aboli¬ 
tion—Arrival of the Deputation at Tamatave—Journey 
to Ova—Public Reception — Various Conferences on the 
Subject of the Abolition—Firmness of the King in de¬ 
manding Instruction for his People, and the prudent 
Conduct of Mr. Hastie—The Abolition finally deter¬ 
mined on, and the Proclamation published—Joy of the 
Natives—Important Consequences—Concluding Reflec¬ 
tions . 263 
CHAP. XXII. 
Of the Natural History of Madagascar—Oxen—Sheep and 
Goats — Hogs — Porcupines—Beasts of Prey—Monkey 
Tribes — Cats — Rousette—Of Birds—Domestic Fowls 
— Pheasants, SfC. — Eagles—Wild Fowl—Various Birds 
— Insects—Breast Reaper — Snakes — Scorpions , fyc .— 
Flies — Silk-ivorms — Fishes — Whales, Spc. fyc.—Sea 
Boar — Various . 287 
CHAP. XXIII. 
Description of Grains and Roots — Fruits , Trees, Shrubs, 
and Flowers—Botanical List . 303 
CHAP. XXIY. 
Honey — Oils—Gums and Resins — Metals—Minerals and 
Mineral Waters — Precious Stones . 331 
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