Siam: Its Government, Manners, Customs, &c.

"Siam: Its Government, Manners, Customs, &c." by N. A. McDonald is a historical exploration of 19th-century Siam (now Thailand), where its author spends a decade as a missionary, offering his observations. The book starts with McDonald's initial journey, noting the lack of European understanding of Siam and limited information about it in Europe. He sketches Siam's geography, highlighting the climate, landscapes, and unique features like Bangkok's floating homes creating a foundation for the description of the country's government and the customs of the people, giving a thorough look at both its past and present