The Quarterly Review, Volume 120John Murray, 1866 - English literature |
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Page 156
... had pro- mised to meet them with supplies at Gondokoro , and he pro- posed to himself to turn to account any information which they might communicate , thinking it probable that he might be might 156 Baker's Albert Nyanza .
... had pro- mised to meet them with supplies at Gondokoro , and he pro- posed to himself to turn to account any information which they might communicate , thinking it probable that he might be might 156 Baker's Albert Nyanza .
Page 157
... Gondokoro is a depôt for the slave trade , the existence of which still disgraces the government of the Egyptian Viceroy , and Mr. Baker was not unreasonably regarded at Khartoum as a spy of the British Government . Whenever Whenever he ...
... Gondokoro is a depôt for the slave trade , the existence of which still disgraces the government of the Egyptian Viceroy , and Mr. Baker was not unreasonably regarded at Khartoum as a spy of the British Government . Whenever Whenever he ...
Page 158
... Gondokoro Mr. Baker's first serious difficulty occurred . His escort and porters mutinied , but were brought back to their duty by a well - timed display of Mr. Baker's personal prowess , and in all his subsequent differences with his ...
... Gondokoro Mr. Baker's first serious difficulty occurred . His escort and porters mutinied , but were brought back to their duty by a well - timed display of Mr. Baker's personal prowess , and in all his subsequent differences with his ...
Page 159
... Gondokoro the expedition was reduced to a mere remnant , and Mr. Baker became dependent upon a band of slave dealers , who called them- selves Turkish traders , for the means of prosecuting his travels . By presents and cajolery he won ...
... Gondokoro the expedition was reduced to a mere remnant , and Mr. Baker became dependent upon a band of slave dealers , who called them- selves Turkish traders , for the means of prosecuting his travels . By presents and cajolery he won ...
Page 164
... Gondokoro . We quote the account of his reception by the people there : — ' The heights were crowded with natives , and a canoe was sent across to within parleying distance of our side , as the roar of the rapids prevented our voices ...
... Gondokoro . We quote the account of his reception by the people there : — ' The heights were crowded with natives , and a canoe was sent across to within parleying distance of our side , as the roar of the rapids prevented our voices ...
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