lines of magnetic variation, in the seas around that immense continent,

Availing myself therefore, on the present occasion, of assistance like this, it is impossible that I can present myself before the Public, without expressing how deeply and gratefully sensible I am of the honour and advantage which I derive from the labours of those Gentlemen; for Mr. Edwards has kindly permitted me to incorporate, as occasion offered, the whole of his narrative into different parts of my work; and Major Rennell, with equal good will, allows me not only to embellish and elucidate my Travels, with the Maps beforementioned, but alsó to subjoin his Geographical Illustrations entire.

Thus aided and encouraged, I should deliver this volume to the world, with that confidence of a favourable reception, which no merits of my own could authorize me to claim; were I not apprehensive that expectations have been formed, by some of my subscribers, of discoveries to be unfolded, which I have not made, and of wonders to be related, of which I am utterly ignorant. There is danger that those who feel a disappointment of this nature, finding less to astonish and amuse in my book, than they had promised to themselves beforehand, will not even allow me the little merit which I really possess. Painful as this circumstance may prove to my feelings, I shall console myself under it, if the distinguished persons, under whose auspices I

entered on my mission, shall allow that I have executed the duties of it to their satisfaction; and that they consider the Journal which I have now the honour to present to them, to be, what I have endeavoured to make it, an honest and faithful report of my proceedings and observations in their service, from the outset of my journey to its termination.

M. P.

CONTENTS.

CHAPTER I.

The Author's Motives for undertaking the Voyage-his Instructions and Departure
-arrives at Fillifree, on the Gambia River-proceeds to Vintain.-Some Account
of the Feloops.-Proceeds up the River for Jonkakonda-arrives at Dr. Laidley's.
-Some Account of Pisania, and the British Factory established at that Place.-
The Author's Employment during his Stay at Pisania-his Sickness and Recovery
-the Country described-prepares to set out for the Interior.

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Description of the Feloops, the Faloffs, the Foulahs, and Mandingoes.—Some Account
of the Trade between the Nations of Europe and the Natives of Africa by the Way
of the Gambia, and between the Native Inhabitants of the Coast and the Nations
of the interior Countries—their Mode of selling and buying, &c.

CHAPTER III.

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The Author sets out from Pisania—his Attendants-reaches Findey.—Story related
by a Mandingo Negro.-Proceeds to Medina, the Capital of Woolli.-Interview
with the King.-Saphies or Charms.-Proceeds to Kolor.-Description of Mumbo
Jumbo-arrives at Koojar-wrestling Match.-Crosses the Wilderness, and
arrives at Tallika, in the Kingdom of Bondou.

CHAPTER IV.

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Some Account of the Inhabitants of Tallika.-The Author proceeds for Fatteconda-
Incidents on the Road.-Crosses the Neriko, arrives at Koorkarany-reaches the

River Falemé-Fishery on that River-proceeds along its Bank to Naye or
Nayemow-crosses the Falemé and arrives at Fatteconda.-Has an Interview
with Almami, the Sovereign of Bondou.-Description of the King's Dwelling-
has a second Interview with the King, who begs the Author's Coat.-Author
visits the King's Wives-is permitted to depart on friendly Terms.-Journey by
Night-arrives at Joag.-Some Account of Bondou and its Inhabitants the
Foulahs.

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CHAPTER V.

Account of Kajaaga.—Serawoollies-their Manners and Language.-Account of
Joag. The Author is ill treated, and robbed of half of his Effects, by Order of
Batcheri, the King.-Charity of a female Slave.-The Author is visited by Demba
Sego, Nephew of the King of Kasson, who offers to conduct him in safety to that
· Kingdom.-Offer accepted.-The Author and his Protector, with a numerous
Retinue, set out and reach Samee, on the Banks of the Senegal.-Proceed to Kayee,
and crossing the Senegal, arrive in the Kingdom of Kasson.
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CHAPTER VI.

Arrival at Teesee.—Interview with Tiggity Sego, the King's Brother—the Author's
detention at Teesee-some Account of that Place and its Inhabitants-incidents
which occurred there.-Rapacious Conduct of Tiggity Sego towards the Author on
his Departure.-Sets out for Kooniakary, the Capital of the Kingdom.-Incidents
on the Road, and Arrival at Koaniakary.

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CHAPTER VII.

The Author admitted to an Audience of the King of Kasson, whom he finds well
disposed towards him.-Incidents during the Author's Stay at Kooniakary.—
Departs thence for Kemmoo, the Capital of Kaarta.-Is received with great
Kindness by the King of Kaarta, who dissuades him from prosecuting his Journey,
on Account of approaching Hostilities with the King of Bambarra.-The Author
determines, notwithstanding, to proceed; and the usual Routes being obstructed,
takes the Path to Ludamar, a Moorish Kingdom.-Is accommodated by the King
with a Guide to Farra, the frontier Town of the Moorish Territories; and

sets out' for that Place, accompanied by three of the King's Sons, and 200
Horsemen.

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CHAPTER VIII.

Journey from Kemmoo to Funingkedy.-Some Account of the Lotus.-A Youth
murdered by the Moors-interesting Scene at his Death.-Author passes through
Simbing. Some Particulars concerning Major Houghton.-Author reaches
Jarra-Situation of the surrounding States at the Period of his Arrival there,
and a brief Account of the War between Kaarta and Bambarra.
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CHAPTER IX.

Some Account of Jarra, and the Moorish Inhabitants.-The Author applies for,
and obtains Permission from Ali, the Moorish Chief or Sovereign of Ludamar,
to pass through his Territories.-Departs from Jarra, and arrives at Deena-
ill treated by the Moors.-Proceeds to Sampaka-finds a Negro who makes
Gunpowder.-Continues his Journey to Samee, where he is seized by some Moors
who are sent for that Purpose by Ali-is conveyed a Prisoner to the Moorish
Camp at Benowm, on the Borders of the Great Desert.

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CHAPTER X.

Various Occurrences during the Author's Confinement at Benowm-is visited by
some Moorish Ladies.-A Funeral and Wedding. - The Author receives an
extraordinary Present from the Bride.-Other Circumstances illustrative of the
Moorish Character and Manners.

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CHAPTER XI.

Occurrences at the Camp continued.-Information collected by the Author, concerning
Houssa and Tombuctoo; and the situation of the latter.-The Route described
from Morocco to Benowm.-The Author's Distress from Hunger.-Ali removes
his Camp to the Northward.-The Author is carried Prisoner to the new
Encampment, and is presented to Queen Fatima.-Great Distress from the
Want of Water.

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