A Narrative of the Early Life and Services Of Captn. D. Macdonald, I. N‪.‬

The author describes his experiences in the Eastern Archipelago and his observations of the topographic and climatic features as well as the social and economic conditions of the places in which he spent varying periods of time. Encounters with government officials and his involvement in historical and political events in the course of his duties are also recounted. Sir Stamford Raffles was one of the important officials from whom he received instructions.