Barth, Heinrich, Travels and discoveries in North and Central Africa (v. 2)

(New York : London :  Appleton & Co. ; Longman, Brown, Green, Longmans, & Roberts,  1857-1858.)

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         CONTENTS



                   OF



THE  SECOND  VOLUME.
 

                       CHAPTER XXII.

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Separation of the Travellers.—The Border Districts of the

  Independent Pagan Confederation.—Tasawa    -             1

    Dissembling of  the Chief.—His  steadfast Character.—Mr. Richardson's

      Health.—Separation.—Different Roads to Kano.—Animated Intercourse.

      —Native Warfare.—The First Large  Tamarind-tree.—Villages and

      Wells.—Separation from Mr. Overweg__Improved Scenery.—Encamp¬

      ment at Gozenakko.—Lively Camp-scene.—Native Delicacies.—Reve¬

      nues of Tasawa.—Astounding Message.—Visit to Tasawa.—The Market

      in Tasawa.—Nachira, A'nnur's Estate.—Character of the People and

      their Dwellings.—Intrigue defeated.—Counting Shells.—A Petty Sul¬

      tan. —Dyeing-Pits.





                          CHAP. XXIII.



Gazawa.—Residence in  Katsena   -       -        -            32

    An African Dandy.—-My Protector Elaiji.—Camp-life.—Eortiflcations

      and Market of Gazawa.—March resumed.—Desolate Wilderness.—Site

      of Dankama.—Struggle between  Islamism and Paganism.—Encamp¬

      ment near Katsena.—Estimate of Salt-caravan.—Negro Horsemen. —

      Equestrian Musicians.—The Governor of Katsena.—Detained by him.—

      The Governor's Wiles.—Disputes.—Who is the " Kafer ? "—Clapper-

      ton's Companion.—The Tawati  Bel-Ghet conciliated.—Extortionate

      Demands.—Subject  about  the Kafer resumed.—The Presents—Pro¬

      menade through the  Town.—The Governor's Wishes.—-Taking Leave

      of him.
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