. From the Niger to the Nile. Alexander-Gosling Expedition; Birds. UP THE SHARI TO GULFEI 123 heavy bits which cause the horses' mouths to bleed profusely and often their tongues are badly cut. Sore backs, too, are produced by the hard saddles, and I have often seen horses. THE SULTAN OF GTJLFBI EEOEIVES ME being ridden with their backs in a most shocking state from this cause. The large number of trappings and ornaments with which the horses of the " big men " are adorned give them a showy appearance and hide their bad points. In many instances, the horse carries " ju'ju,"
. From the Niger to the Nile. Alexander-Gosling Expedition; Birds. UP THE SHARI TO GULFEI 123 heavy bits which cause the horses' mouths to bleed profusely and often their tongues are badly cut. Sore backs, too, are produced by the hard saddles, and I have often seen horses. THE SULTAN OF GTJLFBI EEOEIVES ME being ridden with their backs in a most shocking state from this cause. The large number of trappings and ornaments with which the horses of the " big men " are adorned give them a showy appearance and hide their bad points. In many instances, the horse carries " ju'ju," consisting of sayings from the Koran sewn up in little square cases of leather that are tied in the tail or mane. After showing me his horses, the Sultan took me up to the top of the palace where I had a fine view over the well- built town. In some of the walled enclosures could be seen. 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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