Chapter 4

Crossing the Indian Ocean.--The Island of Ceylon.--Harbor of Colombo.--The Equatorial Forest.--Native Costumes.-- Vegetation of Ceylon.--Prehistoric Monuments.--Departure for Australia.--The Stars at Sea.--The Great Island-Continent.--The Gold Product--Divisions of the Country.--City of Adelaide.--Public Garden.--West Australia.--Melbourne, Capital of Victoria.--Street Scenes.--Chinese Quarter. 44