'Hovahs; Recent Explorations in Madagascar', 1875. ['The Hova, or free commoners, were one of the three principal historical castes in the Merina Kingdom of Madagascar']. From, 'Illustrated Travels' by Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] Belle Sauvage

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