The Natural History of the Varieties of Man

by R. G. Latham

On the other hand, the relations of the Koldagi not only to the Furians of Darfúr, but to the more truly Negro Shilluks, &c., are equally manifest.

From the Ægyptian, therefore, to the Eastern Negro, the transition is through the Nubian.

BISHARI (BEJAS).

Area.—The high country, and table-land between the Nile and the Red Sea.

Divisions.—1. Northern Bishari or Ababde, from the latitude of Kosseir, north; to Deir, south.

2. Southern Bishari (=the Hadendoa, Hammadab, and other tribes) from the Danakil, Æthiopic and portions of the Shankala area to the Ababdes.

Language.—With definite affinities with both the Nubian and Coptic.

Descent.—Probably from the ancient Blemmyes.

Physical appearance.—Nearly that of Nubians.

Habits.—Pastoral and wandering.