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 4Longman, Brown, Green, Longmans, & Roberts, 1858 - Africa, Central |
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Page vii
... Kebbi and its River . Fógha . - Reach the Niger -The Valley of 204 ― - Leave Gando.- Extensive Rice - Grounds . — Kámbasa . Swampy Valley with Rice - Grounds . - Gaúmaché . - Unsafe State of the Country . - Gúlumbé , rich Vegetation ...
... Kebbi and its River . Fógha . - Reach the Niger -The Valley of 204 ― - Leave Gando.- Extensive Rice - Grounds . — Kámbasa . Swampy Valley with Rice - Grounds . - Gaúmaché . - Unsafe State of the Country . - Gúlumbé , rich Vegetation ...
Page xi
... Kebbi . Kebbi according to its Partition between the Empire of Sokoto and that of Gando APPENDIX V. PART I. Towns and Villages of Déndina · PART II . A few Remarks on the Province of Yáuri and on those of Máuri and Zabérma APPENDIX VI ...
... Kebbi . Kebbi according to its Partition between the Empire of Sokoto and that of Gando APPENDIX V. PART I. Towns and Villages of Déndina · PART II . A few Remarks on the Province of Yáuri and on those of Máuri and Zabérma APPENDIX VI ...
Page 163
... Kebbi , had made a foray against Señína , a town situated on the most frequented road between Sokoto and Gando , the two capitals and central seats of the power of the Fúlbe in these quarters . The neigh- bouring Féllani had come to the ...
... Kebbi , had made a foray against Señína , a town situated on the most frequented road between Sokoto and Gando , the two capitals and central seats of the power of the Fúlbe in these quarters . The neigh- bouring Féllani had come to the ...
Page 165
... Kebbi , who , starting from his residence Argúngo , distant only a couple of hours ' march from that of Khalilu , was carrying the flame of destruction in every direction -- the re- volted province of Zabérma , with an equally young and ...
... Kebbi , who , starting from his residence Argúngo , distant only a couple of hours ' march from that of Khalilu , was carrying the flame of destruction in every direction -- the re- volted province of Zabérma , with an equally young and ...
Page 166
... Kebbi has been portioned out between the two empires of Gando and Sókoto . I also compiled an outline of the history of this country , which began greatly to attract my attention . Meanwhile , in order to preserve my health , I took a ...
... Kebbi has been portioned out between the two empires of Gando and Sókoto . I also compiled an outline of the history of this country , which began greatly to attract my attention . Meanwhile , in order to preserve my health , I took a ...
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