Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 2 / Under the Orders and at the Expense of Her Majesty's Government

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Performed in the Years 1850-51,
BY THE LATE
AUTHOR OF TRAVELS IN THE GREAT DESERT OF SAHARA.
LONDON: Printed by G. Barclay, Castle St. Leicester Sq.





Description of Tintalous and its Environs—Palace and Huts—Bedsteads—Kailouee Race—Unhandsome Conduct of Mr. Gagliuffi—Proposed Journey to Aghadez—Dr. Barth starts—An obstinate Bullock—Present extraordinary—State of Zinder—Affability of the Sultan—Power of Charms—Scorpions—Dialogue with a Ghâtee—Splendid Meteors—Visit from En-Noor—Intrigues of the Fellatahs—A Sultan loaded with Presents—Talk of departing for Zinder—State of the Bornou Road—Division of a Bullock—Bottle of Rum stolen—More Visits from the Sultan—A Musical Entertainment—Curious Etymological Discussions—A wonderful Prophetess—Secret Societies—Magicians—The Evil Eye—Morality of Soudan—Magnificent Meteor—Stories of the Sfaxee.