CHAPTER XLIII.

_THE MANCHURIAN FRONTIER._

Manchuria and its aboriginal inhabitants.--Their history.--The Daurians.--The Manchu.--Visit to Sakhalin-Ula-Hotun.--Manchu dress.--Music.--Conveyances.--Articles of commerce.--Treatment of dead.--Boats.--Methods of fishing.--Archery.--Town of Aigun.--Buildings.--Temples.--Difficulties of access 547