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-Reach Boussa-The widow Zuma-Kind-hearted King-Visit Youri-Recep-

tion by the King-Obtain relics of Park--The dancing monarch-Obtain canoes

-Begin voyage down the Niger-Great width of the river at Leechee-Meet

the King of the Dark Water-A roguish Arab-Detained by Mallam Dendow-

Compelled to give him Park's robe-Reach Egga-No presents remaining-Pass

mouth of Binue-Threatened by Natives-Detained at Damuggoo-Attacked by

piratical canoes-John Lander nearly drowned-Property seized-Rescued by

an honest chief-Inhabitants side with them-Journals lost-Continue voyage-

Reach Eboe-Interview with Obie, the King-Hear of English and Spanish

ships in the river-Conveyed down the river by King Boy-Reach English brig

-Brutal conduct of the captain-Brig escapes from the river-The Landers sail

for Rio de Janeiro and reach England.

TRAVELS AND ADVENTURES OF DR. BARTH IN NORTH AND CENTRAL AFRICA, 1849.

Leaves Tripoli with Mr. Richardson and Dr. Overweg-Suppression of slave trade

the chief object of the expedition-Numerous ruins seen-Cross the Hammáda

desert-Rest at an oasis-Reach Mourzouk-Dr. Barth's adventure-Nearly

perishes in the desert-Difficulties of journey-Followed by Tawârek freebooters--

Preparations for an attack-Strange dancers-Tribute demanded-Camp at night

-Expecting an attack-Constant firing kept up-Camels stolen-Pursued--Dan-

gerous situation-Travellers expect death-Saved by friendly Chief-Dr. Barth

visits Agades-A salt caravan-The caravan reaches Tâgelel.

TRAVELS OF dr. Barth, CONTINUed.

Dr. Barth quits Mr. Richardson-Reaches Tassâwa-Arrives at Kano-Flourishing

country-Kano described-Kindly treated-Manufactures and imports-Sets out

with his servant Gatroni for Bornou-Hears of Mr. Richardson's death-Enters

Kouka-The Vizier meets him-Reception of the Sheikh, a black-Excursion with

the Sheikh to Ngornu-Visits Lake Chad-Fishermen on the lake-Journey to

Adamawa-Reaches the Binue river-Compelled to return-Sets out for Kanem

-Travelling with robber party-Attacked by natives-Robbers beaten--Returns

to Kouka-Expedition of Vizier against Mandara-Beautiful, well-cultivated coun-

try devoted to destruction-The natives barbarously slaughtered-Slaves taken

-Demmo destroyed-Musgu warriors-Natives defend themselves on an island

-Returns to Kouka-Journey to Begharmi-Well treated at Loggun-Reaches the

magnificent Shary-White ants-Made prisoner and put into chains-Released,

and enters Mas-ena-A learned black Faki-Visit to the Sultan-His superstitious

fears-Barth returns to Kouka-Death of Dr. Overweg.
192-215

TRAVELS OF DR. BARTH, CONCLuded.

Barth sets out for Timbuctoo-Detained at Katseena-Reaches Say, on the Niger-

Crosses River-Meets an Arab, who offers to escort him-Disguised as an Arab

-Enters Bambarra-Swampy country-Embarks on the Niger-Voyage up the

river to Kabara-Ride to Timbuctoo-Enters the city-The Sheikh El Bakay-

Compelled to remain in his house-Timbuctoo described-The fanatics threaten

his life-Accompanies the Sheikh into the desert-Returns to the city-Hears

about Mungo Park-The river rises-For fear of disturbances from the fanatics,

goes into the desert again-Sets out with the Sheikh towards Kouka-Lions and

hippopotami-Reaches Sackatoo-Hears of expedition under Dr. Vogel-Dangers

of journey-Reaches Bundi-Meets Dr. Vogel-Repast, but no wine-Well re-

ceived by Sheikh Omar at Kouka-Detained four months-Returns with a caravan

to Tripoli-Discovery of Binue River most important result.
216-229

CAPTAIN SPEKE'S DISCOVERIES OF THE SOURCE OF THE NILE.

Speke's previous career-Joins an expedition to the Somali country-The Somali-

Arrive at Berbera-Attacked by robbers-His escape and return to Aden. and

finally to England - Joins Captain Burton in an expedition to the Mountains of

the Moon-Sets out for Bombay, and afterwards to Zanzibar-Engage Sheikh

Said and their escort-Cross to Kaole-Arrive at Cazé, and received by the Arab

merchants-Porters desert-Illness of Captain Burton, and carried to Zimbili-

Sets out with fresh porters-A sight of the Tanganyika Lake-The Mountains of

the Moon-Nearly blind-Up the lake to Ujiji-Arrive at Kawéle-Their journey

on the lake continued-An aların-Camp at night-Shells-A storm-Arrive at

Sultan Casanga's territory-The people-Arrive at the fish market of Kabizia-

A singa--Cross to Kasenge-Reception-The Chief described-The results of

slavery-Hears of a large river-Cannot obtain a boat-Returns to Ujiji-Sets

out to explore a river that falls into the lake-Tricks of the paddlers-Returns to

Ujiji-Help arrives-Returns to Cazé-Sets out to explore the country in the

neighbourhood of the Nyanza Lake-Tricks of his escort-Villages described—

Detained by a Sultana-The reception she gives Speke-Illness in the caravan-

Inon-Leaving Isamiro, the Nyanza appears in sight-The scene-He called the

lake Victoria Nyanza-Descends to Muanza-The source of the Nile !-Return

journey, and arrives at Cazé-Arrives in England.

CAPTAINS SPEKE AND GRANT'S TRAVELS FROM THE ISLAND OF ZANZIBAR, ON THE

EAST COAST OF AFRICA, TO LAKE VICTORIA NYANZA, AND DOWN THE NILE.

Sets out with an expedition to prove that the source of the Nile is the Nyanza River—

Arrives at Zanzibar-Crosses to Bagomoyo with his followers-The caravan—

Squabbles among the porters-The march begun for Cazé-The traveller's routine

of work-Tribute demanded by Chiefs-The Hottentot escort and the Waguana

escort-The country of the Wazaramo-Their manners and custoins-Kidunda-

Along the Kinganni River to the country of the Usagara-Grant is ill-Ugogo-

The place and people-Encamp on a clearing called Kanyenye, where some of

the porters abscond-Shooting rhinoceros-New Year's Day at Round Rock-

Unyamuezi, the Country of the Moon-Cazé-Received by his friend Musa-

The Unyamuezi people-Set out and reach Mininga-Liberates a slave-Illness,

and returns to Cazé-The customs of the Weezee-Reaches Mininga again—

Difficulties-Arrives at the district of the Chief, Myonga-The Pig-Difficulties

again-Speke's illness-Is attended by Lumérési, who afterwards makes extor-

tionate demands and causes trouble-Alarming news of Grant.
249-272

SPEKE AND GRANT'S TRAVELS CONTINued.

Captain Grant-His description of a Weezee village and the customs of the people-

Slavery Sets out, and is attacked by Myonga-Grant and Speke unite-Journey

to Karagué-The country described-Rumanika receives them-The people and

their customs-Wild animals-Speke sets out for Uganda.
273-291

SPEKE AND GRANT'S TRAVELS CONTINUED.

An escort from Mtesa, King of Uganda, arrives—The Kitangulé River-The Phépo

-Slaughter of the natives-Uganda described-Speke's reception - Mtesa's

cruelty-Arrest of the Queen-A review of troops-Grant arrives-Arrangements

for proceeding to Unyoro-The water-spirit's high priest.

SPEKE AND GRANT'S TRAVELS CONCLUDED.

Set out for Kamrasi-Attacked by the Waganda- Reach the Nile-The Isamba

Rapids-The Rippon Falls-The source of the Nile-Returns to Urondogani-

Threatened destruction-March for Unyoro-Kamrasi's reception-The magician

at work-Kamrasi receives a Bible-Leave Kamrasi, and proceed down the Kuffo

to the Falls of Karuma-The Gani people-The Madi-Arrive at Petherick's

outposts-Speke again sets out-The Bari country-Gondokoro and Nile boats

seen-Sir Samuel Baker-Voyage down the Nile to Khartoum-A banquet-

Berber-Arrive at length in England.
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TRAVELS OF DR. LIVINGSTONE: FIRST EXPEDITION.

His parentage and early life-Sets out for Africa as a missionary from the London

Missionary Society-Arrives at Cape Town-Lepelole-Mabotsa-Sechele-

Dr. Livingstone finds him at Kolobeng-A missionary's necessary accomplish-

ments-The Kalahara Desert described-Starting-The banks of the Zouga-

Lake Ngami-Return to Kolobeng-Return to Lake Ngami-Fever-Set out

again and reach the Chobe-Sebituane-Banks of the Zambesi-Returns to Kolo.

beng-Arrives at Cape Town, where his wife and children embark for England-

Reaches Kuruman-The Dutch Boers-Linyanti-Received by the Makololo--

TRAVELS OF dr. LivingSTONE, CONTINUED.

Set out--Sesheke-Makololo architecture-Village of Katonga-Paddle up the Lee-

ambye― Mpepe — Naliele — Visit Ma-Sekeletu-A grand dance-Return to

Linyanti-Expedition to the West-On the Chobe-Gonye Falls-Up the Leeam-

bye-Up the Leeba-The Balonda country-Manenko-Visits Shinti- Reception

of Livingstone-Proceeds northerly-Visit Katema-Reach the territory of the

Chiboque-Want of food-A mutiny-The banks of the Quango-Reach Ka-

senge-Sleeping-places on the road-Ambaca-Trombeta-Arrive at Loanda-

Livingstone, with his Makololo, goes on board the "Pluto" and "Philomel"-The

city of Loanda-Departure-Ascend the river Bengo to Icollo-i-Bengo-Golcongo

Alto-Excursion to Kasenge-Proceed to, and arrive on, the banks of the Quango

-Bashinji country-Attacked-Reach Calongo-Kanawa's village-Past Lake

Dilolo-Shuiti's capital-On the Leeba-The Leeambye-The town of Lebouta

-Proceeding, arrives at Sesheke and afterwards at Linyanti.

TRAVELS OF DR. LIVINGSTONE, CONTINUED.

Prepares for a journey to the East Coast-Leaves Linyanti-A storm-The Victoria

and Mozioatunya Falls-From Kalai sets off for Lekone-Cross the Kafue-The

Zambesi-Down its banks-Reach the confluence of the Loangwa-Mburuma's

Plot-Zumbo, a ruined Portuguese settlement-A curious reception-Arrival at

Tete-A good breakfast-Tete described-Down the Quillimane-Embarks with

Sekwebu on board the "Frolic"-Arrives at Mauritius-Sekwebu drowns himself

-Livingstone arrives in England.

DR. LIVINGSTONE's second EXPEDITION TO AFRICA, TO EXPLORE THE ZAMBESI.

Leaves England-Arrives at the East Coast-Up the Luawe-The little "Ma-Robert"

-War-Commence the voyage for Tete--Senna-Arrives at Tete-The Kebra-

basa Falls-Returns to Tete-Up the Shire, and return-The second trip up the

Shire-Sets out for Lake Shirwa-Returns to Tete-Set out for Lake N yassa-

Treachery-Arrive at the Lake-Returns to the Kongone-Journey westward-

A pondoro-Superstition-Passing Kebrabasa, arrive in Mpende's territory-

Reaches Moachemba-Sets out for Victoria Falls-Tuba, the smasher of canoes

- Leave Sesheke - More Superstition - Reach Zumbo-Down the Kebrabasa

Rapids-Canoes upset-Arrive at Tete-The chameleon.

DR. LIVINGSTONE'S EXPEDITION TO EXPLORE THE ZAMBESI, CONTINUED.

Sets out again-Christmas at Chimba Island-Senna-Down the river to Congo-The

"Pioneer"-Arrival of Bishop Mackenzie-Reaches the Rovuma-Back again and

up the Zambesi to the Shire-Liberation of a party of slaves-News of the Ajawa

Starts for Nyassa- -Enters the Lake Described A storm on the Nyassa-

Slavery Returns to the Rovuma - Sets out with Bishop Mackenzie for Ruo

Reaches the Zambesi, and afterwards proceeds to the Great Luabo - Arrival of

Mrs. Livingstone and the "Lady Nyassa"-Bishop Mackenzie's death-Explores

the Rovuma-An adventure with the natives-Visits Johanna in the "Pioneer ".

Steams up the Shire-Effects of the slave trade-Meets Mr. Thornton-Attacked

by fever More of the slave trade-Start for the upper cataracts-Despatches

from England-Visit Chia Lakelet-An Arab slave-dhow-Leaves the Zambesi,

and arrives at Bombay.

TRAVELS OF SIR SAMUEL AND LADY BAKER.

Arrival in Egypt-Cross the Nubian Desert-Residence at Berber-Resolves to learn

Arabic-Journey towards Abyssinia commenced-First meal on hippo-flesh-A

whirlwind-The river suddenly fills-Cause of the overflow of the Nile-Rainy

season begins-Visit to camp of Abou Sinn-Residence at Sofi-Engage Germans

-Hippopotamus hunting-Hamran elephant hunters-Mode of hunting-Abou

Do a hippopotamus hunter-Exciting attack on a hippopotamus-Eaker witnesses

attack on an elephant by Aggageers - Rodur's courage-The travellers reach

TRAVELS OF SIR SAMUEL AND LADY BAKER, CONTINUED.

Preparations for journey to the south-Difficulties - The Shillooks - The Nuehr-

Information about the slave trade-The Kytch-The sacred bullock-Arrive at

Gondokoro-Attempts to shoot Baker-His escort mutiny-He meets Speke and

Grant-Treachery among his servants-Encounter with slave-traders - Wins

over Ibrahim, and arrives at Tarrangollé-The Latooka victory-Misbehaviour of

the Turks, and threatened attack by the natives - A funeral dance - Returns to

Obbo-Fever-Sets out for Karuma-Reaches Karuma Falls-Kamrasi-Pro-

ceeds to the Lake-A strange reception-Illness of Mrs. Baker-Reach the village

of Parkani-Arrive at the lake which Baker called Albert Nyanza-Surveys it-

Reaches Magimgo-Proceeds to the Murchison Falls-Return to Magimgo-

Deserted by his guide and carriers-Starvation-The guide reappears, and they

arrive at Kamrasi's camp-An invasion by Fowookas Mr. Baker prevents an

attack-He at last sets off with Turkish traders, and arrives at Shooa-A march

through the Bari - Reach Gondokoro-Voyage down the Nile-Welcomed at

Khartoum-A dust-storm-Continuing their voyage, reach Berber, and at length

arrive in England - Returns to Egypt-Organizes an expedition to convey

steamers up the Nile for Lake Nyanza, to oppose the slave trade. 466-498

DR. LIVINGSTONE'S THIRD GREAT EXPEDITION.

Dr. Livingstone, with thirty followers, lands near mouth of Rovuma-Proceeds up

bank of river-Misconduct of Sepoys-Loss of animals-Reaches Lake Nyassa

-The Babisa Chief-Roguish Arab-Proceeds westward-Visits the Chambezi-

Arrives at Kazembe's city-Londa-Receptions by the King and his wife-Lake

Mopo-Lake Moero-The Lualaba River-Proceeds down it-Other large lakes

heard of Compelled to return east-Treachery of a Moor-Three years occupied

in exploring-Severe illness-Mild character of natives-Cruelties of the Arabs

-Returns to Ujiji.

STANLEY'S EXPEDITION IN SEARCH OF DR. LIVINGSTONE.

Stanley sent out by Mr. Bennett, of the "New York Herald"-Reaches Zanzibar-Dr.

Kirk-His white and native attendants-Bombay engaged-Boats prepared-

Crosses to Bagomoyo-Jesuit mission-Finds caravan for relief of Livingstone

detained-Difficulties to be surmounted-Porters abscond-Misconduct of white

men- A strongly fortified town-Attacked by fever-Sends Farquhar sick to

Mpwapwa, where he dies -Shaw fires at Stanley - Stanley's cool conduct-

Expedition enters Ugogo with Arab caravan-Heavy tribute demanded by Sultan

of Mvumi--Donkeys die-Journey through jungle-Country laid waste by Arab

slave-traders-Well received by Mkaswa-Livingstone caravan arrives-Prepares

to start for Ujiji-Some of his men join Arabs in an attack on a town, and are

defeated-Stanley and Shaw narrowly escape-Returns to Kivihara-The place

threatened Preparations for defence - Hears news of Livingstone - Receives

present of a slave boy, Klulu-followers prove refractory-Sets out-Sends Shaw

back-Narrow escape from a crocodile- Donkey seized by crocodile- Meet

Caravan from Ujiji-More news of Livingstone-Threatened by Wahha-Pass

village at night-Nearly discovered-Lake Tanganyika seen-Dr. Livingstone

found at last-Livingstone recovers-Character of Livingstone-Voyage on Lake

Tanganyika-The Rusizi River - Livingstone and Stanley set off from Ujiji

together-Journey to Mkaswa, and stay there-Livingstone remains, and Stanley

proceeds to Zanzibar to fit out an expedition to assist him-Finds Kisalungo

destroyed by a flood-Dreadful floods-Adventures on journey-Meets with the

Livingstone relief expedition-It is disbanded-Disbands his own, and fits out a

fresh one-Starts it off, and sails for England viâ the Seychelles-Noble liberality

of Mr. Bennett.

Travels of Burton-Du Chaillu-Baines-Andersson-Galton-Expeditions up the

Niger-Dr. Baikie's voyage in the "Pleiad"-Journeys of missionaries, sports-

men, and others-Concluding remarks.

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