BOOK I.

CHAP. I.

_Arrival at Puduceri (Pondichery)--Coast of Coromandel-- Going on shore--Capuchins--Jesuits--Description of the City--Its Trade--Fortifications--White Ants--Bitter Drops--Error of the Heathens in regard to Christianity_ Page 1

CHAP. II.

_Virapatnam--Seminary there--Error of Ptolemy the Geographer--Apis--Error of some modern Geographers-- Etymological Catalogue of Places in Carnada, Tanjaur, and Madura_ 18

CHAP. III.

_Geographical, statistical, and historical Observations on the Kingdoms of Tanjaur, Marava, Madura, and Carnada_ 35

CHAP. IV.

_Journey from Puduceri to Covalan, Maïlapuri, and Madraspatnam_ 67

CHAP. V.

_Indian Weights, Measures, Coins, and Merchandise_ 78

CHAP. VI.

_Topographical Description of Malabar_ 102

CHAP. VII.

_Population of Malayala--Manners, Customs, and Industry of the Inhabitants--Political State of the Country_ 149

CHAP. VIII.

_Missionary Affairs--Audience of the King of Travancor_ 177

CHAP. IX.

_Quadrupeds, Birds, and Amphibious Animals on the Coast of Malabar_ 210

CHAP. X.

_Seas, Rivers, Vessels used for Navigation, Fish, Shell-fish, and Serpents in India_ 229