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Some inconsistencies in the dates have been corrected in chapters XV and XVI: September 29th changed to August 29th, October 1st to September 1st, and October 4th to September 4th.
NARRATIVE OF A MISSION TO CENTRAL AFRICA
Performed in the Years 1850-51,
UNDER THE ORDERS AND AT THE EXPENSE OF HER MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT.
BY THE LATE
JAMES RICHARDSON,
AUTHOR OF "TRAVELS IN THE GREAT DESERT OF SAHARA."