. From the Niger to the Nile. Alexander-Gosling Expedition; Birds. EXPLOEATION OF THE EIVBR YEI 361 was exceedingly beautiful; on the left bank there was a thin belt of tall trees covered completely with a close-leaved creeper like wild clematis right down to the water's edge,. NATIVE METHOD OF HIVING forming a perfect screen 30 ft. high. And the country on the right bank had the appearance of an Bnghsh autumn scene, for the leaves of the trees were russet, having been scorched by the flare of bush-fires. After three miles of good water we came to the Urru Rapids, where the whole course is cut
. From the Niger to the Nile. Alexander-Gosling Expedition; Birds. EXPLOEATION OF THE EIVBR YEI 361 was exceedingly beautiful; on the left bank there was a thin belt of tall trees covered completely with a close-leaved creeper like wild clematis right down to the water's edge,. NATIVE METHOD OF HIVING forming a perfect screen 30 ft. high. And the country on the right bank had the appearance of an Bnghsh autumn scene, for the leaves of the trees were russet, having been scorched by the flare of bush-fires. After three miles of good water we came to the Urru Rapids, where the whole course is cut up by rocks and small islands for a distance of 260 yards. The Misa village of Murrpai is not far off, and the people all flocked down to see us. As usual the boat had to be taken out of the water below the rapid to have one of the stoppings renewed, but we had. 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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