chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects. The Author removes to Wonda. Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences. The Author recovers his horse and clothes. Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia. Some account of that town. The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves. The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa.
CHAPTER XX
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Of the climate and seasons. Winds. Vegetable productions. Population. General observations on the character and disposition of the Mandingoes; and a summary account of their manners and habits of life; their marriages.
CHAPTER XXI
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The account of the Mandingoes continued. Their notions in respect of the planetary bodies, and the figure of the earth. Their religious opinions, and belief in a future state. Their diseases and methods of treatment. Their funeral ceremonies, amusements, occupations, diet, art, manufactures.
CHAPTER XXII
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Observations concerning the state and sources of slavery in Africa.
CHAPTER XXIII
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Of gold-dust, and the manner in which it is collected. Process of washing it. Its value in Africa. Of ivory. Surprise of the Negroes at the eagerness of the Europeans for this commodity. Scattered teeth frequently picked up in the woods. Mode of hunting the elephant. Some reflections on the unimproved state of the country, &c.
CHAPTER XXIV
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Transactions at Kamalia resumed. Arabic MSS. in use among the Mahomedan Negroes. Reflections concerning the conversion and education of the Negro children. Return of the Author's benefactor, Karfa. Further account of the purchase and treatment of slaves. Fast of Rhamadan, how observed by the Negroes. Author's anxiety for the day of departure. The Caravan sets out. Account of it on its departure, and proceedings on the road, until its arrival at Kinytakooro.
CHAPTER XXV
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The coffle crosses the Jallonka Wilderness. Miserable fate of one of the female slaves. Arrives at Sooseeta. Proceeds to Manna. Some account of the Jallonkas. Crosses the main stream of the Senegal. Bridge of a singular construction. Arrives at Malacotta. Remarkable conduct of the King of the Jaloffs.
CHAPTER XXVI
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The caravan proceeds to Konkadoo, and crosses the Falemé River. Its arrival at Baniserile, Kirwani, and Tambacunda. Incidents on the road. A matrimonial case. The caravan proceeds through many towns and villages, and arrives at length on the banks of the Gambia. Passes through Medina, the capital of Woolli, and finally stops at Jindey. The Author, accompanied by Karfa, proceeds to Pisania. Various occurrences previous to his departure from Africa. Takes his passage in an American ship. Short account of his voyage to Great Britain by way of the West Indies.
CHAPTER XXVII
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Horneman's journey from Egypt to Fezzan. Attempts to penetrate to the south. Nicholls--Roentgen--Adams.
CHAPTER XXVIII
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Park's arrival at Pisania. Returns to England. Reception from the African Association. Visits Scotland. Publication of his travels. Popularity of the work. Settles as a surgeon at Peebles. Proposed Expedition to Africa. Sir Walter Scott's account of Park. Park's arrangements completed. Receives his instructions, and sets sail.
CHAPTER XXIX
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Arrival at St. Jago. Reaches Goree. Letters from that place. Arrival at Kayee--hires a guide, and sets out. Difficulties. Woolo-Bamboo. Tornado. Sickness of the soldiers. Park's situation. Bambarra. Attacked by lions at night at Koena. Isaaco attacked by a crocodiles. Depredations of the natives. Cross the Ba-Woolima, Nummasoolo. Illness of Messrs Scott and Martyn, and of Mr. Anderson. Reach the Niger at Bambakoo.
CHAPTER XXX
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Distressed state of Park. Mortality in the expedition. Negociations with Mansong. Interview with Modibinnie. Park's speech. Reaches Sansanding. Death of Mr. Anderson. Park builds a schooner. Letters from Sansanding. Departs from Sansanding. Uncertainty respecting his fate. Isaaco's narrative. Confirmed by subsequent travellers. Account of Park's death. His character.
CHAPTER XXXI
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Expedition of Tuckey--of Peddie--and Gray.
CHAPTER XXXII
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Major Denham, Captain Clapperton, and Dr. Oudney arrive at Mourzouk. Boo-Khaloom. The desert. Tibboos and Tuaricks. Lake Tchad. Shiek of Bornou. Expedition to Mandara. Attack on Dirkulla. Defeat of the army. Major Denham's escape. Death of Boo-Kaloom. Major Denham visits Loggun. Fishing on the river Yeou. The Shouaa Arabs. Death of Dr. Oudney. Arrival at Kano. Sockatoo. Denham and Clapperton return by Kouka.
CHAPTER XXXIII
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Captain Clapperton sets out on a second journey. Death of three principal members of the expedition. Clapperton and Lander reach Eyeo. Arrive at Kacunda. Enter the Borgoo country. Lander's escape from Lions. Kiama. Boussa. Nyffe. Zeg-Zeg. Attack of Coonia. Residence in Sockatoo. Death and burial of Clapperton. Lander's return.
CHAPTER XXXIV
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Major Laing--his murder. Caillie reaches Timbuctoo. His march across the Desert.
CHAPTER XXXV
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Richard and John Lander set out. Badagry. Journey to Kiama. African horse race. Kakafungi. Boussa. Sail up the Niger to Yaoorie. Embark at Boussa. Island of Zagoshi. Dangerous situation of the travellers. Egga. Hostile demonstration of the natives. The Landers attacked. Carried to Eboe. King Obie. Conduct of Captain Lake. Arrive at Fernando Po. Remarks on the discovery of the Niger's termination.
CHAPTER XXXVI
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Messrs
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