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 50
... huts approached the architecture usual in Kánem . Several troops of natives met us on the road , with pack - oxen , over the backs of which large baskets were thrown by means of a sort of network ; they were returning from the capital ...
... huts approached the architecture usual in Kánem . Several troops of natives met us on the road , with pack - oxen , over the backs of which large baskets were thrown by means of a sort of network ; they were returning from the capital ...
Page 60
... huts . 3 , 4. Shallow vales with palm trees . 5. Small depressions or cavities in the sandy soil , also with palm - trees . 6. Another group of palm trees on the border of a small brook formed by a source of living water . the dwellings ...
... huts . 3 , 4. Shallow vales with palm trees . 5. Small depressions or cavities in the sandy soil , also with palm - trees . 6. Another group of palm trees on the border of a small brook formed by a source of living water . the dwellings ...
Page 106
... huts , which are apt to catch fire at any moment ; for while I could not combat against nature , I had confidence enough in my arms , and in my watchful- ness , not to be afraid of thieves and robbers . * In the afternoon the ghaladíma ...
... huts , which are apt to catch fire at any moment ; for while I could not combat against nature , I had confidence enough in my arms , and in my watchful- ness , not to be afraid of thieves and robbers . * In the afternoon the ghaladíma ...
Page 112
... huts for the guards . 2. Second entrance , leading from this outwork through the outer moat which surrounds the town . 3. Gate leading into the projecting angle of the wall , from which a second gate leads into the town . 4. Granite ...
... huts for the guards . 2. Second entrance , leading from this outwork through the outer moat which surrounds the town . 3. Gate leading into the projecting angle of the wall , from which a second gate leads into the town . 4. Granite ...
Page 118
... huts . The inhabitants of the village proved to be indus- trious and sociable , and , soon after we had encamped , brought me several articles for sale , such as good strong ropes , of which we were greatly in want . general a traveller ...
... huts . The inhabitants of the village proved to be indus- trious and sociable , and , soon after we had encamped , brought me several articles for sale , such as good strong ropes , of which we were greatly in want . general a traveller ...
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