Project Gutenberg 2014-04-27 Public domain in the USA. 469 Finlayson, George 1790 1823 05035967 The Mission to Siam, and Hué, the Capital of Cochin China, in the Years 1821-2 Produced by Henry Flower and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Mission to Siam, and Hué, the Capital of Cochin China, in the Years 1821-2" from the journal of George Finlayson is a historical account likely written in the early 19th century. The narrative details a British mission aimed at establishing diplomatic and trade relations with Siam (modern-day Thailand) and Cochin China (part of modern Vietnam). It provides insights into the mission's proceedings, showcasing the culture, customs, and geography of the regions visited, while also reflecting the challenges faced by the mission and the author. At the start of the narrative, the mission is introduced, detailing its objectives and the broader context of British interests in Southeast Asia. The opening chapters describe the voyage from Calcutta to various islands, with vivid descriptions of landscapes, flora, and fauna encountered along the way. George Finlayson notes the surprising silence of birdlife on lush islands and documents botanical and zoological observations, such as capturing a variety of plants and noticing the curious absence of animals despite favorable habitats. The introduction of Finlayson's background and character foreshadows his dedication to scientific pursuits, setting a tone for an expedition filled with exploration and discovery, as well as the acknowledgement of health risks and the potential for failure in diplomatic negotiations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/45505/45505-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 56.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Thailand -- Social life and customs Thailand -- Description and travel Vietnam -- Description and travel Vietnam -- Social life and customs DS Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - British Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 715843 2025-07-18T11:27:38.540333 text/html 691415 2024-10-24T06:24:48 text/html 519555 2025-07-18T11:27:46.914262 application/epub+zip 526088 2025-07-18T11:27:39.949345 application/epub+zip 345733 2025-07-18T11:27:39.222300 application/epub+zip 716746 2025-07-18T11:27:52.192269 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 661936 2025-07-18T11:27:46.089273 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 482760 2022-09-20T18:20:38.341573 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 626799 2025-07-18T11:27:37.622341 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 606762 2024-10-24T06:24:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18760 2025-07-18T11:27:52.329264 application/rdf+xml 15711 2025-07-18T11:27:39.344334 image/jpeg 2928 2025-07-18T11:27:39.283306 image/jpeg 473505 2025-07-18T11:27:38.599332 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia