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Frina, and
arrives at Taffara.

CHAPTER XVIII
.
Inhospitable reception at Taffara. A Negro funeral at Sooha. The
Author continues his route through several villages along the banks of
the Niger, until he comes to Koolikorro. Supports himself by writing
_saphies_--reaches Maraboo--loses the road; and, after many
difficulties, arrives at Bammakoo. Takes the road for
Sibidooloo--meets with great kindness at a village called Kooma;--is
afterwards robbed, stripped, and plundered by banditti. The Author's
resource and consolation under exquisite distress. He arrives in safety
at Sibidooloo.

CHAPTER XIX
.
Government of Manding. The Author's reception by the Mansa, or
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
.
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

.
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
.
Observations concerning the state and sources of slavery in Africa.

CHAPTER XXIII
.
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
.
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
.
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
.
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
.
Horneman's journey from Egypt to Fezzan. Attempts to penetrate to the
south. Nicholls--Roentgen--Adams.

CHAPTER XXVIII
.
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
.

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
.
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
.
Expedition of Tuckey--of Peddie--and Gray.

CHAPTER XXXII
.
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