"...Table Contents of Book I: CHAPTER I. Geographical sketch—Character of the country—Climate—The river Irawadi —The Petroleum Welh—The Salueu, &c. —Forests —Plants—Minerals—Animals—Races of Burraah—Character of the Burmese nation, CHAPTER II. The King absolute—Instances of despotism—Titles—Forms of government—Offices—The Law Courts—Theiriniquity—Instances —The Book of the Oath epitomized—The oath—Laws —Police Revenues—Petroleum—Family-tax— Imports and exports—Exactions —Army—Equipments —Cowardice—March—The Invulnerables —Discipline—Military character—White elephants—Description of an early traveller —Its high estimation—Treatment—Funeral, CHAPTER III. Cosmography—The Burman hells —Definition of a Nat, Hesiod—Buddha—Gaudama—His probable history—Buddhism —Priests—Temples—Curious cave near Prome—Monasteries—Ceremonies—Funeral—Concluding remarks 45, CHAPTER IV. Language—Literature —Manuscripts —The Aporazabon—Superstitions—Divination—The Deitton —Astronomy —Division of time, CHAPTER V Currency—Weights—Commerce—Ports—Teak-\vood—Houses —Tanks —Dress —Food —Marriages — Child-birth —Funerals- Slavery —The Drama — Chess — Games —Music —Fire- works, CHAPTER VI. Ancient history —Pegu—Character of the Burmese —Con..."