Narrative of Discovery and Adventure in Africa, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time: with Illustrations of the Geology, Mineralogy, and ZoologyOliver & Boyd, 1830 - 492 pàgines |
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... earth , and obstructing the great highway across the ocean . Her coasts form the chief barrier to a direct maritime intercourse between the distant extremities of the globe . To perform the vast circuit of her shores , and to round her ...
... earth , and obstructing the great highway across the ocean . Her coasts form the chief barrier to a direct maritime intercourse between the distant extremities of the globe . To perform the vast circuit of her shores , and to round her ...
Pàgina 3
... earth . That every part of its surface lay once beneath the waters is sufficiently apparent ; ; but there is at least no historical proof that Africa emer- ged later than other continents . The earliest records represent her deserts to ...
... earth . That every part of its surface lay once beneath the waters is sufficiently apparent ; ; but there is at least no historical proof that Africa emer- ged later than other continents . The earliest records represent her deserts to ...
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... earth . The ground is covered as with a deluge , and the dry beds of the rivulets are converted into tor- rents ; yet so intense are the sun's rays , that the mois- ture thus lavished upon the surface is quickly dried up . Great rivers ...
... earth . The ground is covered as with a deluge , and the dry beds of the rivulets are converted into tor- rents ; yet so intense are the sun's rays , that the mois- ture thus lavished upon the surface is quickly dried up . Great rivers ...
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... earth . Adanson assures us , that the circumfer- ence in some cases is equal to thirteen fathoms , as measured by his arms clasped round the trunk , that is , varying from seventy - four to seventy - NATURAL FEATURES OF AFRICA . 5.
... earth . Adanson assures us , that the circumfer- ence in some cases is equal to thirteen fathoms , as measured by his arms clasped round the trunk , that is , varying from seventy - four to seventy - NATURAL FEATURES OF AFRICA . 5.
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... earth , but also in order to obtain the bony substance composing his tusks , which , under the name of ivory , forms one of the most valued articles of African trade . The pro- digious strength of the elephant , his almost impene ...
... earth , but also in order to obtain the bony substance composing his tusks , which , under the name of ivory , forms one of the most valued articles of African trade . The pro- digious strength of the elephant , his almost impene ...
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Pàgina 356 - can give no name, though surely one ingredient in it was fear, with a considerable deal of wonder and astonishment. It was in vain to think of flying; the swiftest horse would be of no use to carry us out of this danger, and the full conviction of this rivetted me to the spot.
Pàgina 240 - the calls on the names of Mohammed, Abda, Mustapha, with the neighing of horses and the braying of asses, gave animation to the beautiful scenery of the lake, and its sloping, green, and woody banks." At length the army mustered to the number of 50,000 or 60,000, chiefly on foot; a rude feudal host, arranging themselves according
Pàgina 456 - For He, at whose command the parched rock Was smitten, and poured forth a quenching stream, Hath softened that obduracy, and made Unlooked-for gladness in the desert place To save the perishing.
Pàgina 113 - us pity the white man, no mother has he," &c. Our traveller was much affected, and next morning could not depart without requesting his landlady's acceptance of the only gift he had left, two out of the four brass buttons that still remained on his waistcoat. He remained two days in this
Pàgina 399 - goeth always upon his legs, and carrieth his hands clasped on the nape of his neck when he goeth upon the ground. They sleep in the trees, and build shelters from the rain. They feed upon fruit that they find in the woods, and upon nuts; for they eat
Pàgina 345 - were strongly brought to our mind; and, although its horrors are not equal to those of the European trade, still they are sufficient to call up every sympathy, and rouse up every spark of humanity. They are dragged over deserts; water often fails, and also provisions scantily provided for the long and dreary
Pàgina 386 - Africa, lakes are but seldom met with, and among these, some few are salt. The most considerable salt lake hitherto met with by travellers, is that near to Algoa Bay. It is resorted to by the inhabitants from very distant parts of the colony, for the purpose of procuring salt for their own