. From the Niger to the Nile. Alexander-Gosling Expedition; Birds. UP THE SHAEI TO GULEEI 115 bank which presented a most animated appearance, as we came within view. Hundreds of people Uned the banks and the Sultan himself was there with all his horse and foot. THE SBLTAN OP QULPBI drawn up in hue. The chequered garb of the soldiers, the gorgeous trappings of the horses, the ghnt of many spears and gun-barrels and the shining brass of the long trumpets that blared forth at intervals deep notes to the accompani- ment of many drums, all made a gay medley of sights and sounds that stirred my sen
. From the Niger to the Nile. Alexander-Gosling Expedition; Birds. UP THE SHAEI TO GULEEI 115 bank which presented a most animated appearance, as we came within view. Hundreds of people Uned the banks and the Sultan himself was there with all his horse and foot. THE SBLTAN OP QULPBI drawn up in hue. The chequered garb of the soldiers, the gorgeous trappings of the horses, the ghnt of many spears and gun-barrels and the shining brass of the long trumpets that blared forth at intervals deep notes to the accompani- ment of many drums, all made a gay medley of sights and sounds that stirred my senses and made me think the days of Denham and Clapperton had come again. When I stepped out of the boat I was welcomed by the Sultan, a giant of 6 ft. 5 in. He wore a high, white turban and richly chequered bernouse of ample folds which tended to make his propor- tions seem even greater. As he came near me, I felt as if I. 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 Alexander, Boyd, 1873-1910; Talbot, Percy Amaury, 1877-1945. London, E. Arnold
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