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Travels and discoveries in North and Central Africa, Vol. 1 (of 5) : $b being a journal of an expedition undertaken under the auspices of H.B.M.'s Government, in the years 1849-1855 — John Shaqi

Travels and discoveries in North and Central Africa, Vol. 1 (of 5) : $b being a journal of an expedition undertaken under the auspices of H.B.M.'s Government, in the years 1849-1855Barth, Heinrich

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Travels and discoveries in North and Central Africa, Vol. 1 (of 5) : $b being a journal of an expedition undertaken under the auspices of H.B.M.'s Government, in the years 1849-1855

Name: Travels and discoveries in North and Central Africa, Vol. 1 (of 5) : $b being a journal of an expedition undertaken under the auspices of H.B.M.'s Government, in the years 1849-1855
Author: Barth, Heinrich

Barth, Heinrich

Africa, Central -- Description and travel; Africa, North -- Description and travel

Attempt at Bullock-riding. — Tawárek Blacksmiths. — The Double Horn of
Mount Cheréka. — Ásodi and its Ruins. — Mounts Eghellál, Bághzen, and
Ágata. — Mounts Belásega and Abíla. — The Valley Tíggeda. — The
Picturesque Valley of Ásada. — The Valley of Tághist with the Ancient
Place of Prayer. — Picturesque Valley of Aúderas with the Forest of
Dúm-Palms. — Barbarity. — Valley Búdde. — The Natron. — The Feathered
Bur. — Imghád of the Valleys. — Fertile Valley Bóghel. — The Large
Báure-tree. — Arrival near Ágades. — The Troopers. — Entrance into the
Town.

                              CHAP. XVII.

  Ágades                                                             397

The Retail Traders from Tawát. — The Learned ʿAbdallah. — Aspect of the
Town. — The Sultan’s Quarter. — Interview with the Chief. — Mohammed
Bóro’s House and Family. — Markets of Ágades. — Manufactures. — Native
Cavalry. — View of the Town. — The Kádhi. — Interior of Ágades. —
Various Visitors. — The “Fúra,” a Favourite Drink. — Manners and
Customs. — A Misadventure. — Language of Ágades the same as that of
Timbúktu. — My Friend Hamma. — The Fatal Dungeon. — Ceremony of
Investiture. — The Procession. — Visitors. — Rumours of War. — On
Rock-Inscriptions. — Visitors again. — Episode. — Parting with Bóro. —
Tailelt (Guinea-fowl) Tobes. — Áshu’s Garden. — Letters from the
Sultan. — Military Expedition. — Results of the Expedition. — Interior
of a House. — The Emgedesi Lady. — Ruinous Quarter. — Wanton Manners. —
The Mosque and Tower. — Interior of the Mosque. — Hostile Disposition
of the Kádhi. — Other Mosques in Ágades. — Enlightened Views. —
Preparations for Departure.

                              CHAP. XVIII.

  History of Ágades                                                  458

Ágades not Identical with Aúdaghost. — Meaning of the Name. — The
Songhay Conqueror Háj Mohammed Askiá (Leo’s Ischia). — The Associated
Tribes. — Leo’s Account of Ágades. — The Ighedálen. — Tegídda or
Tekádda. — Gógó and the Ancient Gold-Trade. — Position of the Ruler of
Ágades. — The Sultan and his Minister. — Meaning of the word “Turáwa.”
— The Town, its Population. — Period of Decline. — Ground-Plan and
Quarters of the Town. — Decline of Commerce. — Market Prices.

                               CHAP. XIX.

  Departure from Ágades. — Stay in Tin-téggana                       481

Abortive Commencement of Journey. — The Valley Tíggeda full of Life. —
Tintéllust Deserted. — Arrival in Tin-téggana. — Stay in Tin-téggana. —
Mohammed el Gatróni. — Turbulent State of the Country. — Conversation
on Religion. — Poor Diet. — Prolonged Delay. — Preparations for
Starting.

                               CHAP. XX.

  Final Departure for Sudán                                          500

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