The kingdom and people of Siam, with a narrative of the mission to that country in 1855

Thailand. Rhinoceros kin, although so thick and tough, Pellegoix says that, being grilled and scraped, and boiled with spices until reduced to gelatine, it becomes a very agreaable food.

The rhinocero is sought principally for his horns and skin, which latter is supposed to possess great medicinal virtue for strengthening the sick.

Articles exported include rhinoceros hides, 300 piculs.