Remarks on the Country Extending from Cape Palmas to the River Congo: Including Observations on the Manners and Customs of the Inhabitants : with an Appendix Containing an Account of the European Trade with the West Coast of Africa, 第 1 卷G. and W.B. Whittaker, 1823 - 265 頁 |
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第 4 頁
... cause for being pleased with my journey . This little river , after bending its course from the north to the back of the town , runs to the eastward a few hundred yards , parallel to the sea- shore , and then joins the sea . Its mouth ...
... cause for being pleased with my journey . This little river , after bending its course from the north to the back of the town , runs to the eastward a few hundred yards , parallel to the sea- shore , and then joins the sea . Its mouth ...
第 16 頁
... served and cautious , seldom smiling , or saying much ; although , when he does speak , it is always to the purpose . If a dispute arises between a captain and a native of consequence , he invariably sup- ports the cause 16 FANTEES .
... served and cautious , seldom smiling , or saying much ; although , when he does speak , it is always to the purpose . If a dispute arises between a captain and a native of consequence , he invariably sup- ports the cause 16 FANTEES .
第 17 頁
... cause of the latter , knowing well , that it is from that quarter only he has to apprehend injury : he is cautious , there- fore , never to make an enemy who might , out of revenge , involve him in a quarrel , which would bring ...
... cause of the latter , knowing well , that it is from that quarter only he has to apprehend injury : he is cautious , there- fore , never to make an enemy who might , out of revenge , involve him in a quarrel , which would bring ...
第 18 頁
... by trading with Europeans , and was a great favourite both with them and the native traders of remote countries , whose cause he generally espoused in any disputes that occurred between them and his townsmen ; for 18 FANTEES .
... by trading with Europeans , and was a great favourite both with them and the native traders of remote countries , whose cause he generally espoused in any disputes that occurred between them and his townsmen ; for 18 FANTEES .
第 34 頁
... causes a number of casks of brandy to be rolled into the street , puncheon , against puncheon , until the quantity staked , often amounts to six or eight , especially if the gamblers be weal- thy . The administering of gold dust to the ...
... causes a number of casks of brandy to be rolled into the street , puncheon , against puncheon , until the quantity staked , often amounts to six or eight , especially if the gamblers be weal- thy . The administering of gold dust to the ...
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