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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Page 62
... thing else but the most profound repose . Tuesday , December 21st . The night was very cold and disagree- able , a heavy northeasterly gale not only bringing cold , but like- wise covering us with clouds of the feathery prickle ...
... thing else but the most profound repose . Tuesday , December 21st . The night was very cold and disagree- able , a heavy northeasterly gale not only bringing cold , but like- wise covering us with clouds of the feathery prickle ...
Page 73
... thing to the general character of the place . It was entirely wanting in larger trees , and had only a sin- gle palm - tree and a lime . I am afraid , after the revolution of De- cember , 1853 , which caused the death of that noble Arab ...
... thing to the general character of the place . It was entirely wanting in larger trees , and had only a sin- gle palm - tree and a lime . I am afraid , after the revolution of De- cember , 1853 , which caused the death of that noble Arab ...
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... thing but safe , as I had again to traverse with my valuable property that border district intermediate be- tween the independent Hausáwa and the Fúlbe , which is the scene of uninterrupted warfare and violence , and , unfortunately ...
... thing but safe , as I had again to traverse with my valuable property that border district intermediate be- tween the independent Hausáwa and the Fúlbe , which is the scene of uninterrupted warfare and violence , and , unfortunately ...
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... thing on ac- count of the powerful protection of Elaíji , which I enjoyed at that time . This was very true ; and , in consequence , I had here to make presents to four different persons , although I only remained half a day : first ...
... thing on ac- count of the powerful protection of Elaíji , which I enjoyed at that time . This was very true ; and , in consequence , I had here to make presents to four different persons , although I only remained half a day : first ...
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... things from me , and did not procure me very generous treatment from the governor , yet , on the whole , he behaved friendly and ... thing that was suspended on pegs from the walls , but while sitting one day for an hour or so on a clay.
... things from me , and did not procure me very generous treatment from the governor , yet , on the whole , he behaved friendly and ... thing that was suspended on pegs from the walls , but while sitting one day for an hour or so on a clay.
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