Showing Travels in Siam, Cambodia, Iaos and Annam: Natural History Obersvations No. 2 by Henri Mouhot

Originally published as Travels in the Central Parts of lndo-China: Siam, Cambodia and Laos during the Years 1858, 1859 and 1860, this book offers a classic description of parts of Cambodia, Laos and Siam during the reign of King Mongkut. Volume 2 covers Mouhot's scientific research that included: New Species of Mammals, Reptiles, Fresh-Water Fishes, Insects, and Shells, Atmospherical Observations, Translations of Chinese Tales and Fables, The Damier, or Cape Pigeon, and The Albatross, as well as Cambodian Vocabulary, Letters from H. Mouhot, Letters addressed to H. Mouhot, Letters addressed to the Family of H. Mouhot and a Paper read at the Royal Geographical Society.