. The Uganda protectorate; an attempt to give some description of the physical geography, botany, zoology, anthropology, languages and history of the territories under British protection in East Central Africa, between the Congo Free State and the Rift Valley and between the first degree of south latitude and the fifth degree of north latitude. African languages; Natural history; Ethnology. BANTU NEGEOES 683 with footpaths of the most primitive nature as means of communication. Here and there swamps are bridged after the fashion of Uganda. Since, however, the exile of Kabare^a and the estabhsh
. The Uganda protectorate; an attempt to give some description of the physical geography, botany, zoology, anthropology, languages and history of the territories under British protection in East Central Africa, between the Congo Free State and the Rift Valley and between the first degree of south latitude and the fifth degree of north latitude. African languages; Natural history; Ethnology. BANTU NEGEOES 683 with footpaths of the most primitive nature as means of communication. Here and there swamps are bridged after the fashion of Uganda. Since, however, the exile of Kabare^a and the estabhshment of a civil adminis-. 327. A king's messengek, toko tration throughout Unyoro, the people have taken readily to the task of making good roads, both as main lines of communication and from village to village, together with fairly strong bridges across streams and swamps. Their weapotis and means of defence are light spears, plain and flat wooden shields, throwing spears or assegais, and bows and arrows, besides, of course, the guns which are now very common. As regards the im- plements of peace, they manufacture iron hoes and choppers and a small knife, but none of these tools bears the neat finish characteristic of Uganda manufactures. The navigation of streams and sheets of water is carried on mainly by VOL. 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 Johnston, Harry Hamilton, Sir, 1858-1927. London, Hutchinson & Co.
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