THE LIFE OF
GUSTAVUS VASSA.
CHAPTER I
The Author's account of his country, and their manners and customs — Administration of justice — Embrenché — Marriage ceremony, and public entertainments — Mode of living — Dress — Manufactures — Buildings — Commerce — Agriculture — War and Religion — Superstition of the natives — Funeral ceremonies of the priests or magicians — Curious mode of discovering poison — Some hints concerning the origin of the author's countrymen, with the opinions of different writers on that subject.
I believe it is difficult for those who publish their own memoirs to escape the imputation of vanity; nor is this the only disadvantage under which they labour; it is also their misfortune, that whatever is uncommon is rarely, if ever, believed; and what is obvious we are apt to turn from with disgust, and to charge the writer with impertinence. Peo-
