Travels and Discoveries in North and Central Africa: Being a Journal of an Expedition Undertaken Under the Auspices of H.B.M.'s Government, in the Years 1849-1855, Volume 3 |
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... seemed to be rich in pasture- grounds and cattle . It was at the time inhabited by a number of Tebú of the tribe of the Dáza , or rather Búlgudá , who in former times , having been driven from A'gadem , Bélkashí Farri , and Saw by the ...
... seemed to be rich in pasture- grounds and cattle . It was at the time inhabited by a number of Tebú of the tribe of the Dáza , or rather Búlgudá , who in former times , having been driven from A'gadem , Bélkashí Farri , and Saw by the ...
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... seemed to be rich in pasture- grounds and cattle . It was at the time inhabited by a number of Tebú of the tribe of the Dáza , or rather Búlgudá , who in former times , having been driven from A'gadem , Bélkashí Farri , and Saw by the ...
... seemed to be rich in pasture- grounds and cattle . It was at the time inhabited by a number of Tebú of the tribe of the Dáza , or rather Búlgudá , who in former times , having been driven from A'gadem , Bélkashí Farri , and Saw by the ...
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... seemed to possess a considerable number of cattle , and appeared to lead a contented and retired life in this fer- tile but at present almost desolate region . But , unfortunately , they have been induced , by their close contact with ...
... seemed to possess a considerable number of cattle , and appeared to lead a contented and retired life in this fer- tile but at present almost desolate region . But , unfortunately , they have been induced , by their close contact with ...
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... seemed to be falling to ruin , fortified a large place in order to vindicate their national independence against the rulers of the kingdom ; but , having been beaten by ' Abd e ' Rahmán , the sheikh's brother , the town was easily taken ...
... seemed to be falling to ruin , fortified a large place in order to vindicate their national independence against the rulers of the kingdom ; but , having been beaten by ' Abd e ' Rahmán , the sheikh's brother , the town was easily taken ...
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... trees which are peculiar to Háusa became visible , and seemed to greet me as old acquaintances . I was heartily glad that I had left the monot- onous plains of Bórnu once more behind me , and. Repairing the Wall of Gesma.
... trees which are peculiar to Háusa became visible , and seemed to greet me as old acquaintances . I was heartily glad that I had left the monot- onous plains of Bórnu once more behind me , and. Repairing the Wall of Gesma.
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