Wanderings in New South Wales, Batavia, Pedir…

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Arrive at Singapore, and sail for China-The Lemma Islands-Their inhabitants-Boats-Hong Kong Island-Dr. Abel's visit to the shore-A pilot's surprise-Cap, sing, Moon-Cum, sing, Moon-Outlaw ships-Trade in opium-Researches about the hills-Botanical productions-Macao-Its streets-Vain endeavours to open a trade with the Chinese ports-The Rev. C. Gutzlaff-Harbour of Macao-Jealousy of the Chinese government-Fruit-Wang, hee canes-The Casa garden-Cave of Camoens-Tributary verses to that poet.

After a long passage down the Straits of Malacca, we arrived at Singapore on the 19th of August, and sailed again on the 22d for China.

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