CONTENTS CHAPTER I. Brief historical Introduction. — Treaty between the English and Malagasy for the Abolition of the Slave Trade.—Introduction of useful Arts, Letters, and the Knowledge of the Christian Religion Death of Radama. — Prohibi tion of Religious Teaching.—Departure of the Missionaries.—French and English Attack on Tamatave. — Severe Persecution of the Christians. — Conversion of the Princes. — Departure of the Author from England for Madagascar. —Voyage to St. Vincent’s. — Ascension.— The Cape of Good Hope.—Public Rejoicings at Cape Town.— The School Children’s Feast.— Last Sunday on board the “ Indiana.” — Arrival at Port Louis.—Reports of the continued Sufferings of the Christians in Madagascar - Page 1 CHAP. II. Departure from Port Louis. — Stormy Voyage. — Arrival at Tamatave. — Appearance of the Village. — The Harbour Master and his Officers. Letters sent to the Capital. —Invitation to the Shore. —Welcome from the Officers and People. — Native Custom House. — The Harbour Master’s Dwelling. — Important Conversation with some of the chief Officers of the Port respecting the Intentions of the English Conversation respecting the Christians.—Curious Mode of taking Snuff. — Analogies between the Poly nesian and Malagasy Languages.— Appearance and Dress of the People.— The Trade of the Island. — Feelings of the Native Christians. — Our An noyances on board the Ship. — New Plants and Flowers. — The Ouvirandra fenestralis. — Letters from the Capital. — Hospitality on Shore. — Depar ture from Tamatave.— Arrival at Mauritius - - - - 18