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VI JOURNAL OF THE THIRD VOYAGE.

Welcome from the Chinese — Character of Fuhkeen Fishermen — Prospects of Usefulness — Striking of the Vessel — Severity of Frost — Rescue of Shipwrecked Chinese — Urgent Demand for Books — Description of Chapoo — Intercourse with the Chinese — Extent of Education — Previdence of Ophthalmia — Intercourse with the Priests — Visit to a Temple of Budha — State of Priesthood — Their Application for Books— Description of Shih-poo 411