"... Contents; Chapter (1) the golden country- Mineral wealth - M.Mouhot's account - Precious stones.... (2) Leave Bangkok, (3) Foiled in crossing-Frightened Elephants-InSiam-Police-Pitching tents.... (4) March to the Baw plateau-the water parting of the menam and salween-Lawas.... (5) Sources of information-Karen habitat-orang-outang - Lawas and Kachyens (6) Leave Baw-Beautiful scenery-Dulness of natives- Rubies-Muang Haut-Silkworms-Fruti-Vegetables..(7) Rest-houses provided-Hospitality-Paying for presents-Foolish scruples-Kiang Tong... (8) Achief-shaking hands-Entry into Zime.... (9) The sooptip pagoda-Burmese forts-A nest of monks-Entrance of Buddhism into Burmah.. (10) Buddhists browsing in the missionary fold-Anamite converts-the last, best gift of France-An ugly race.. (11) Burmese contempt for the Shans-Theatres as schools for maners-Matrimony in Burmah... (12) The home of the Shans- various names for diverse races-Origin of tattooing-Description of the Youe....(13) Influence of education upon habits-Woman's superiority in Burmah and Siam-Training girls-A moral people...(14) The Siamese commissioner -The power of Siam.. (15) Tyranny in Burmah-Character of Shans-Weapons-Warfare-Rewards for killing tigers- Monkeys with tigers and crocodiles... (16) McLeod's journey-The "Golden Road"..."