Khartoum, and the Blue and White Niles, Том 2Colburn & Company, 1851 |
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... , or the ends turned up at each end , forming a sort of chair , the rider's feet resting either on the animal's neck , or in stirrups suspended from the pack - saddle . The camel also carried the personality of his driver , 6 KHARTOUM.
... , or the ends turned up at each end , forming a sort of chair , the rider's feet resting either on the animal's neck , or in stirrups suspended from the pack - saddle . The camel also carried the personality of his driver , 6 KHARTOUM.
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... I was very soon enjoying . The three white tents were arranged in a semi - circle , another being formed by the numerous boxes - a principal object was the fire , bearing four or five copper - pans , in which our dinner was cook- 8 ...
... I was very soon enjoying . The three white tents were arranged in a semi - circle , another being formed by the numerous boxes - a principal object was the fire , bearing four or five copper - pans , in which our dinner was cook- 8 ...
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... ever , we proceeded ; on our way observing some fine scenery - a remarkable feature of which appeared in the shape of rocks , formed of grotesque masses of black stones , having a bloom upon them like that of a ripe plum 28 KHARTOUM.
... ever , we proceeded ; on our way observing some fine scenery - a remarkable feature of which appeared in the shape of rocks , formed of grotesque masses of black stones , having a bloom upon them like that of a ripe plum 28 KHARTOUM.
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... formed part of it , having been heard in our encampment too distinctly to be resisted . It appeared , however , as if the revellers did not desire our company , for , before our lamp had well made itself visible , the sounds were hushed ...
... formed part of it , having been heard in our encampment too distinctly to be resisted . It appeared , however , as if the revellers did not desire our company , for , before our lamp had well made itself visible , the sounds were hushed ...
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... formed a most acceptable promenade for our beasts . All my interest about these animals is lessening fast . It is impossible to imagine how provoking they can make themselves , and did contrive to make themselves day after day . Some ...
... formed a most acceptable promenade for our beasts . All my interest about these animals is lessening fast . It is impossible to imagine how provoking they can make themselves , and did contrive to make themselves day after day . Some ...
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