Travels in the Interior Districts of Africa: Performed Under the Direction and Patronage of the African Association, in the Years 1795, 1796, and 1797Bulmer and Company, 1799 - 372 Seiten |
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... reached Jonkakonda , a place of considerable trade , where our vessel was to take in part of her lading . The next morning , the several European tra- ders came from their different factories to receive their letters , and learn the ...
... reached Jonkakonda , a place of considerable trade , where our vessel was to take in part of her lading . The next morning , the several European tra- ders came from their different factories to receive their letters , and learn the ...
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... reached Jindey the same day , having crossed the Walli creek , a branch of the Gambia , and rested at the house of a black woman , who had formerly been the chere amie of a white trader named Hewett ; and who , in consequence thereof ...
... reached Jindey the same day , having crossed the Walli creek , a branch of the Gambia , and rested at the house of a black woman , who had formerly been the chere amie of a white trader named Hewett ; and who , in consequence thereof ...
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... reached a village near Kootacunda , where we rested for the night . In the morning of December 4th , I passed Kootacunda , the last town of Walli , and stopped about an hour at a small adjoin- ing village to pay customs to an officer of ...
... reached a village near Kootacunda , where we rested for the night . In the morning of December 4th , I passed Kootacunda , the last town of Walli , and stopped about an hour at a small adjoin- ing village to pay customs to an officer of ...
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... reached Konjour , a small village , where we determined to rest for the night . Here I purchased a fine sheep for some beads , and my Serawoolli attendants killed it with all the ceremonies pre- scribed by their religion : part of it ...
... reached Konjour , a small village , where we determined to rest for the night . Here I purchased a fine sheep for some beads , and my Serawoolli attendants killed it with all the ceremonies pre- scribed by their religion : part of it ...
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... end to this indecent and unmanly revel . December 9th . As there was no water to be procured on the road , we travelled with great expedition until we reached Tambacunda , and departing from thence early the next morn- 40 TRAVELS IN THE.
... end to this indecent and unmanly revel . December 9th . As there was no water to be procured on the road , we travelled with great expedition until we reached Tambacunda , and departing from thence early the next morn- 40 TRAVELS IN THE.
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Abulfeda Africa afternoon Agadez Ali's appear Arabic arrived Bambarra Bambouk banks Benowm Bondou Bornou branch Bushreens calabash called canoe Cape Verd cattle clothes Coast coffle corn course D'Anville Daisy Damel Demba departed Desert distance Dongola Dooty east eastward Edrisi European Falemé Fezzan Foulahs frequently Gambia Gambia river geographical Ghana Ginea gold horse Houssa informed inhabitants Jarra Joag Joliba journey Kaarta Kafirs Kamalia Karfa Kassina Kasson Kauga king kingdom Labat Laidley lake latitude longitude Ludamar Mahomedan Manding Mandingo manner Mansong Melli miles Moorish Moors morning mountains natives Negroes Niger night Nile Nubia o'clock observed Park Park's passed Pisania present quantity reached road route salt sand saphie season Sego Senegal river Sennar sent shew Silla situation Slatees slaves stream supposed tent told Tombuctoo town travelled tree victuals village Wangara westward women woods
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Seite 244 - At this moment, painful as my reflections were, the extraordinary beauty of a small moss in fructification irresistibly caught my eye. I mention this to show from what trifling circumstances the mind will sometimes derive consolation ; for though the whole plant was not larger than the top of one of my fingers, I could not contemplate the delicate conformation of its roots, leaves, and capsula, without admiration. Can that Being...
Seite 300 - I could learn, is never found in any matrix or vein, but always in small grains, nearly in a pure state, from the size of a pin's head to that of a pea; scattered through a large body of sand or clay...
Seite 263 - I never addressed myself in the language of decency and friendship, without receiving a decent and friendly answer; with man it has often been otherwise.
Seite 243 - I turned, nothing appeared but danger and difficulty. I saw myself in the midst of a vast wilderness, in the depth of the rainy season ; naked and alone; surrounded by savage animals, and men still more savage.
Seite 197 - ... the night threatened to be very uncomfortable, for the wind rose, and there was great appearance of a heavy rain ; and the wild beasts are so very numerous in the neighbourhood, that I should have been under the necessity of climbing up the tree, and resting among the branches.
Seite 244 - I could not contemplate the delicate conformation of its roots, leaves, and capsule without admiration. Can that Being (thought I), who planted, watered, and brought to perfection, in this obscure part of the world, a thing which appears of so small importance, look with unconcern upon the situation and sufferings of creatures formed after his own image ? — surely not ! Reflections like these would not allow me to despair ; I started up, and disregarding both hunger and fatigue, travelled forwards,...
Seite 177 - Here then, thought I, after a short but ineffectual struggle, terminate all my hopes of being useful in my day and generation ; here must the short span of my life come to an end.
Seite 279 - European to see a child suck a piece of rock-salt as if it were sugar. This, however, I have frequently seen ; although, in the inland parts, the poorer class of inhabitants are so very rarely indulged with this precious article, that to say a man eats salt with his victuals is the same as saying he is a rich man.
Seite 198 - I might sleep there without apprehension) called to the female part of her family, who had stood gazing on me all the while in fixed astonishment, to resume their task of spinning cotton ; in which they continued to employ themselves great part of the night.
Seite 236 - I therefore wrote the board full from top to bottom on both sides ; and my landlord, to be certain of having the whole force of the charm, washed the writing from the board into a calabash with a little water, and having said a few prayers over it, drank this powerful draught : after which, lest a single word should escape, he licked the board until it was quite dry.