Madagascar and its People

• Preface
• List of Illustrations
• Chronological Arrangement of the Principal Events in the History of Madagascar
• Introductory Sketch
• Tamatave, and First Impressions of the Country
• Journey to the Capital - Along the Seacoast
• Journey to the Capital - From the Coast to the Interior
• Antanànarìvo, "The City of a Thousand Towns"
• Neighbourhood of the Capital; and the Sacred Cities of Imérina
• Social Customs - Marriage, Names, Houses, Salutations, Food
• Social Customs, continued - Dress, Occupations, Industry, Money, Amusements, Music, Slavery
• Tombs and Funeral Rites
• Origin, and Political and Social Divisions, of the Malagasy - Army, Law, and Government
• Royalty and Etiquette - State Ceremonials and Festivities
• State Ceremonials, continued - Description of the Palaces
• Idolatry and Religious Belief
• Early Missionary Effort, and Introduction of Christianity into the Country
• Recent Christian Work and Progress - London Missionary Society's Labours at Antanànarìvo
• Recent Christian Work and Progress - Missionary Labours of Other Religious Bodies
• Social Aspects of Religious Life - Native Preachers and Preaching
• Memorial Church Building
• Appendix A. The "Rukh" of Madagascar
• Appendix B. Note on the Natural History of the Island
• Appendix C. Notes on the Malagasy Language
• Appendix D. Proclamation of Radàma I., Abolishing the Slave Trade
• Appendix E. Imports and Exports of Madagascar, from Consular Reports
• Appendix F. The Imanènjana, or Dancing Mania
• Appendix G. Leprosy and other Diseases prevalent in the Central Portions of the Island
• Appendix H. Articles in the Anglo-Malagasy Treaty referring to Religious Liberty and Teaching
• Appendix I. List of Books Upon Madagascar
• Index

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