. Across Africa. Indigenous peoples -- Africa, Central; Plants -- Africa, Central; Africa, Central -- Description and travel. XIII.] COMPARATIVE COMFORT. IVI Tlie scenery was grand. To the west were the gigantic mountains of Ugoma, while on the eastern shore was a dense growth of cane-grass of a bright green. Occasional open spaces disclosed yellow sandy beaches and bright-red miniature cliffs, with palm-trees and villages close to the water's edge, l^umer- ous canoes moving about, and gulls, divers, and darters, gave life to the scene; and distant floating islands of grass had very much the a
. Across Africa. Indigenous peoples -- Africa, Central; Plants -- Africa, Central; Africa, Central -- Description and travel. XIII.] COMPARATIVE COMFORT. IVI Tlie scenery was grand. To the west were the gigantic mountains of Ugoma, while on the eastern shore was a dense growth of cane-grass of a bright green. Occasional open spaces disclosed yellow sandy beaches and bright-red miniature cliffs, with palm-trees and villages close to the water's edge, l^umer- ous canoes moving about, and gulls, divers, and darters, gave life to the scene; and distant floating islands of grass had very much the appearance of boats under sail. At Ivawele I was most warmly welcomed by the traders, who turned out to meet me, and with them I sat in state until the house placed at my disposal was ready to receive me. February, Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Cameron, Verney Lovett, 1844-1894; Oliver, Daniel, 1830-1916. New York : Harper & Bros.
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