A report on the expedition to western Yunan viâ Bhamô / by John Anderson.

  • John Anderson
Date:
1871
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Credit: A report on the expedition to western Yunan viâ Bhamô / by John Anderson. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    NARRATIVE OF THE JOURNEY. CHAPTER IX. MANDALAY TO BHAMO. Departure of Expediton from Mandalay up tlie Irawady, by steamer—police-guard—Bur- mese court-official—Chinese interpreter—crew—Kala-woon scenery from heights above—SJiienpagali—trade—salt—fish—firewood—island of Alekyoung—Ke- thung—Htseezeh—Nattoung hills—Makouk—Tsingu—Tsingu-myo—contraction of river—Tseittha—leopards and monkeys—Coal-mines of LeTc-ope-hin and, Ket-zu^hin— sand washed for gold—joviality of Burmese—iBass’ -Beer—Pon-nah creek—island of Tlieeliadaw—Bione. pagoda—tame fish—Thingadaio—a coal depot—curious appearance of surface soil—end of defile —Male—a custom port—considerable trade—Burmese treatment of the provost—river above Male—roundheaded dolphins—Kyan-Nhyat— breadth of river—Tsinuhat—walk to Tagoung—ruins of Old Tagoung and of Old Pagan—Burmese traditions of cities—metallic images and bas-reliefs of Buddha— supposed history of brick impressions—modern village of Tagoung—ngape—range of Tagoungtoung-daw—Shuay-mein-toung hills—dangerous navigation—dolphins — serpentine course of river—island of Chowkyoung—Thig^^m—^Mgadoung murder of Bham5 Woon at Momeit—Katha—Yunanese-Chinese merchants—entertained by the Wooii—magnetic battery—character of river—dolphins—Shuay-goo-myo—immense fiocks of birds—prejudice against fire-arms—villagers’ dread of Kakhyens—Sladen and Williams’ interview with Kakhyens—a kidnapped boy—island of SJiuaghaw—its 1;,000 pagodas—annual festival—colony of red-faced monkeys—description of 2nd defile— estimated breadth—character of rocks—old mart of Kaungtoung—encampment of traders—sensation at arrival of the first steamer.., ... pp. 194 to 215 CHAPTER X. RESIDENCE AT BHAMO. Description of Bham5—bamboo palisade—gates—population—Chinese—Shans—trade— Chinese temple—importance of head China-man—tactics of Chinese with reference to Expedition—the Woon’s residence—cause of decay of public buildings—habits of Shan-Burmese—industry of women and girls—process of silver-smelting—colony of Shan-Chinese—brick and dah manufactures—language—dress—Kakhyens—their habits —kidnapping—meditated attack on Bhamo—Hindoostanee slave—his history—country behind Bhamo—Assamese settlement—old town of Tsampenago—pagodas of Shuaykee- nah—ceremonies at laying the foundation of a pagoda—fortune-telling—the Tapeng —its breadth at Bhamo—crowds visit the steamer—medical practice—diseases treated —our bamboo house—visit of Tsikkays on board the steamer—arguments of Tsikkays against advance of Expedition—difficulty of obtaining information regarding routes— persecution of a poor woman for acting as our interpreter to the Kakhyens—exagger- ated reports of Kakhyens—intrigues of Chinese residents with the imperialist Leesetai —Major Sladen’s course of action—the Tsawbwa of Ponline—his visit to the steamer- dress of himself and staff—his appearance—his promise of assistance—arrival of new governor of Bhamo—keeps his boat for three days—his landing—costume—proclamation —guns fired to call in Tsawbwas—arrangements for departure—despatch of baggage —difficulties—no interpreter nor change of coin—return of Mr. Burn—two incidents at Bhamo ... ... ... ... • ... pp. 216 to 236