The Mission to Siam, and Hué, the Capital of Cochin China, in the Years 1821-2
CHAPTER VII.
Depart from Siam.--Sechang, or Dutch Islands.--Inhabitants.-- Enormous Yam.--Bay of Siam.--Geological Remarks.--Pulo Panjang.--Two Brothers’ Islands.--Pulo Condore.--Geology.-- Inhabitants.--Hospitable Character.--Cape St. James Current.-- Bay of Cocoa Nuts.--Geology, &c.--Vung Tao.--Costume.--Governor of Kan-dyu, a singular Character, takes charge of an Official Communication to the Governor of Saigon.--Inhabitants very polite.--Dress almost exclusively in Silk.--Physiognomy and Form.--Habitations.--Costume.--Shops.--Royal Boats 264