We now pushed ahead, and at 5 P.M
We now pushed ahead, and at 5 P.M. we arrived at the spot on the margin of the Settite River at which we were to encamp for some time. For many miles on either side the river was fringed with…
I was determined not to accept the camels now offered as hygeens until I had seen them tried
I was determined not to accept the camels now offered as hygeens until I had seen them tried. I accordingly ordered our black soldier, El Baggar, to saddle the most easy-actioned animal for my wife; but I wished to see…
We removed to a village called Wat el Negur, nine miles south-east of Ehetilla, still on the bank of the Atbara
In the end of October we removed to a village called Wat el Negur, nine miles south-east of Ehetilla, still on the bank of the Atbara. Our arrival was welcomed with enthusiasm. The Arabs here had extensive plantations of sesame,…
While at Sofi, we saw large herds of giraffes and antelopes on the opposite side of the river, about two miles distant
While at Sofi, we saw large herds of giraffes and antelopes on the opposite side of the river, about two miles distant. On September 2d a herd of twenty-eight giraffes tempted me at all hazards to cross the river. So…