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That which is compounded comes from China: But the best, which grows in canes, comes from the great island of Borneo. Lignuo aloes are from Cochin China. Benjamin, or Benzoin, comes from Siam and Jangomes . Long pepper grows in Bengal, Pegu, and the Javas. Musk comes from Tartary , Amber is supposed by most to come out of the sea, as it is all found on the shore.
From Pegu I went to Jamahey, in the country of the Langeiannes, whom we call Jangomes, which is twenty-five days journey north from Pegu , in which journey I passed through many fertile and pleasant countries, the whole being low land, with many fine rivers; but the houses are mean and bad, being built of canes and covered with straw.
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