The Mission to Siam, and Hué, the Capital of Cochin China, in the Years 1821-2
CHAPTER VI.
Physical form and character of the Siamese.--Manners and Customs.--Treatment of the dead, and funeral obsequies of the Monarch.--Laws.--Adultery.--Theft.--History.--State of defence.--Revenue.--Siamese numerals.--Kalendar.--Annual festival at the close of the year.--Religion.--Laws of Buddha.--Province of Chantibond the richest portion of the territory of Siam.--Its products.--Mines of gold and of precious stones.--Zoological remarks 224