. Chiefs and cities of Central Africa, across Lake Chad by way of British, French, and German territories. Natural history -- Africa; Africa, Central -- Description and travel; Africa, West -- Description and travel. Native Casts of an Ostrich, Horseman, and "Josephine. We had arrived at Fort Lamy on the 26th of November, and on the 28th Commandant Maillard started on his dangerous mission. We lunched to- gether first, and all strove to be gay. Jokes and laughter echoed round the table, but tears were not very far behind. It was impossible not to think of the losses already sustained in t
. Chiefs and cities of Central Africa, across Lake Chad by way of British, French, and German territories. Natural history -- Africa; Africa, Central -- Description and travel; Africa, West -- Description and travel. Native Casts of an Ostrich, Horseman, and "Josephine. We had arrived at Fort Lamy on the 26th of November, and on the 28th Commandant Maillard started on his dangerous mission. We lunched to- gether first, and all strove to be gay. Jokes and laughter echoed round the table, but tears were not very far behind. It was impossible not to think of the losses already sustained in that fatal country, and we knew that our friend was going with his life in his hand. He spoke very simply of his fear of defeat and death, and of the check his reverse would mean to the glory of France. He was a brave man, but he was too human not to count the chances of failure, and life was dear to 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 Macleod, Olive. Edinburgh, London : W. Blackwood and sons
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