Remarks on the Country Extending from Cape Palmas to the River Congo: Including Observations on the Manners and Customs of the Inhabitants ...G. & W.B. Whittaker, 1823 - 265 頁 |
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... persons , many of whom have become opulent in consequence of their extensive commercial dealings ; and among them are a number of men denomi- nated gold - takers , who claim a kind of he- reditary right to act in such capacities on ...
... persons , many of whom have become opulent in consequence of their extensive commercial dealings ; and among them are a number of men denomi- nated gold - takers , who claim a kind of he- reditary right to act in such capacities on ...
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... persons , and claim the distinction and emoluments as gold - takers , on the present , as wellas on all future , voyages he may have occasion to make on the Gold Coast . The duties of their office are to settle all disputes arising in ...
... persons , and claim the distinction and emoluments as gold - takers , on the present , as wellas on all future , voyages he may have occasion to make on the Gold Coast . The duties of their office are to settle all disputes arising in ...
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... person , and features , is more like an Egyp- tian than a native of the Gold Coast ; ex- cept , that his hair is crisp and woolly , like that of his countrymen . He has a most penetrating eye , and much gravity in his demeanor ...
... person , and features , is more like an Egyp- tian than a native of the Gold Coast ; ex- cept , that his hair is crisp and woolly , like that of his countrymen . He has a most penetrating eye , and much gravity in his demeanor ...
第 17 頁
... persons of all ranks who visit him , either out of courtesy , or for advice ; and whatever his house affords , his guests are treated with . His dress is simple , and of little value ; and he never wears about his person much gold , as ...
... persons of all ranks who visit him , either out of courtesy , or for advice ; and whatever his house affords , his guests are treated with . His dress is simple , and of little value ; and he never wears about his person much gold , as ...
第 18 頁
... person is added much amenity of countenance ; and in his disposition there is something of a hearty generosity : but Tom , unfortu- nately , was known to be rich , for he took no pains to conceal it , but rather courted observation , by ...
... person is added much amenity of countenance ; and in his disposition there is something of a hearty generosity : but Tom , unfortu- nately , was known to be rich , for he took no pains to conceal it , but rather courted observation , by ...
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