Chapter III: The Province of Yünnan 67

French Influence—Activity of Brigands—A Modern Robin
Hood—Chinese Home Missions—Women’s Initiative—A Visit to
the Lake and its Places of Pilgrimage—Mineral Resources of
Yünnan—Preparations for Road Journey—Wonderful Scenery and
Flora—Stormy Weather—Opium Culture—The Chinese View of Opium
Smoking—Sale of Children—Difficulties with Coolies—Weather
Symbols.