. From the Niger to the Nile. Alexander-Gosling Expedition; Birds. MY SECOND VOYAGE ON THE LAKE 51 their forebodings would return. It was then that they re- quired very careful handling. The slightest sign of hesitation on one's own part would have started a mutiny. But it is. WADINQ THBOUGH THE MUD IN SEARCH OF WATER by showing kindness and consideration at other times, that one gets the full effect out of firmness on critical occasions. When travelling in Africa, the comforts of the native should be studied as much as those of white troops. Unfor- tunately, there have been only too many exam
. From the Niger to the Nile. Alexander-Gosling Expedition; Birds. MY SECOND VOYAGE ON THE LAKE 51 their forebodings would return. It was then that they re- quired very careful handling. The slightest sign of hesitation on one's own part would have started a mutiny. But it is. WADINQ THBOUGH THE MUD IN SEARCH OF WATER by showing kindness and consideration at other times, that one gets the full effect out of firmness on critical occasions. When travelling in Africa, the comforts of the native should be studied as much as those of white troops. Unfor- tunately, there have been only too many examples of white men regarding the natives as beasts of burden, only fit to be driven. I made it a rule when trekking or in the boats, to start, if possible, never later than half-past six in the morning, so as to break the back of the journey before the sun grew hot and give time for a mid-day halt of an hour. In this way we were able to finish the day's journey by half- past three, which gave the " boys " time to pitch the camp. 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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