Nyassa: A Journal of Adventures Whilst Exploring Lake Nyassa, Central Africa, and Establishing the Settlement of "Livingstonia". |
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Page vii
... East Coast of Africa and the eastern shore of the Lake . This map has a very peculiar interest , apart from its great value now that numerous endeavours are being made to turn almost every mile passed over by the great traveller to some ...
... East Coast of Africa and the eastern shore of the Lake . This map has a very peculiar interest , apart from its great value now that numerous endeavours are being made to turn almost every mile passed over by the great traveller to some ...
Page viii
... East Africa fitted him to do me a service in preparing my notes for publication , and I must record the obligation . I owe . I am aware that it is almost necessary to make one remark for fear of misunderstanding . In speaking viii PREFACE .
... East Africa fitted him to do me a service in preparing my notes for publication , and I must record the obligation . I owe . I am aware that it is almost necessary to make one remark for fear of misunderstanding . In speaking viii PREFACE .
Page ix
... East Africa . To the lasting credit of the Sultan of Zanzibar be it said that , in spite of political antagonism and dangers arising from the opposition of his own people , of which we have no conception , he has ever since his visit to ...
... East Africa . To the lasting credit of the Sultan of Zanzibar be it said that , in spite of political antagonism and dangers arising from the opposition of his own people , of which we have no conception , he has ever since his visit to ...
Page 1
... Eastern Africa , on the shores of Lake Nyassa , and to explorations and discoveries upon the lake itself . The circumstances surrounding the undertaking at its outset bear a peculiar interest , and I will therefore offer a few words on ...
... Eastern Africa , on the shores of Lake Nyassa , and to explorations and discoveries upon the lake itself . The circumstances surrounding the undertaking at its outset bear a peculiar interest , and I will therefore offer a few words on ...
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... end of the Portuguese in East and also West Central Africa to shut out light . Possessions valued three hundred years ago were now valued no more , save as a sphere for the future doings of broken officers and the de- based NYASSA . 5.
... end of the Portuguese in East and also West Central Africa to shut out light . Possessions valued three hundred years ago were now valued no more , save as a sphere for the future doings of broken officers and the de- based NYASSA . 5.
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