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 halaman |
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Halaman xi
... . 29 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.
... . 29 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.
Halaman xii
... Road , and Arrival at Koaniakary . P. 74 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 ...
... Road , and Arrival at Koaniakary . P. 74 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 ...
Halaman xv
... Road . - Arrives at Modiboo , and proceeds for Kea ; but obliged to leave his Horse by the Way . - Embarks at Kea in a Fisherman's Canoe for Moorzan ; is conveyed from thence across the Niger to Silla . - Determines to proceed no ...
... Road . - Arrives at Modiboo , and proceeds for Kea ; but obliged to leave his Horse by the Way . - Embarks at Kea in a Fisherman's Canoe for Moorzan ; is conveyed from thence across the Niger to Silla . - Determines to proceed no ...
Halaman xvii
... Road , until its Arrival at Kinytakooro . page 313 CHAPTER XXV . The Coffle crosses the fallonka Wilderness . - Miserable Fate of one of the female Slaves - arrives at Sooseeta - proceeds to Manna . - Some Account of the Jalonkas ...
... Road , until its Arrival at Kinytakooro . page 313 CHAPTER XXV . The Coffle crosses the fallonka Wilderness . - Miserable Fate of one of the female Slaves - arrives at Sooseeta - proceeds to Manna . - Some Account of the Jalonkas ...
Halaman 40
... 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.
... 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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Halaman 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...
Halaman 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...
Halaman 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.
Halaman 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.
Halaman 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.
Halaman 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,...
Halaman 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.
Halaman 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.
Halaman 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.
Halaman 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.