THE
HEART OF AFRICA.
THREE YEARS’ TRAVELS AND ADVENTURES
IN THE UNEXPLORED REGIONS OF CENTRAL AFRICA.
FROM 1868 TO 1871.
BY
DR. GEORG SCHWEINFURTH.
TRANSLATED BY ELLEN E. FREWER.
WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY WINWOOD READE.
IN TWO VOLUMES.
Vol. II.
WITH MAPS AND WOODCUT ILLUSTRATIONS.
LONDON:
SAMPSON LOW, MARSTON, LOW, AND SEARLE.
CROWN BUILDINGS, 188, FLEET STREET.
1873.
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LONDON:
PRINTED BY WILLIAM CLOWES AND SONS,
STAMFORD STREET AND CHARING CROSS.
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CONTENTS.
| CHAPTER XIII. | |
| The Niam-niam—Signification of the name—General characteristics—Distinctnationality—Complexion and tattooing—Time spent on hair-dressing—Frisureà la gloire—Favourite adornments—Weapons—Soldierlybearing—A nation of hunters—Women agriculturists—Thebest beer in Africa—Cultivated plants—Domestic animals—Dogs—Preparationof maize—Cannibalism—Analogy with the Fans of theWest Coast—Architecture—Power of the princes—Their households—Eventsduring war—Immunity of the white man—Wanton destructionof elephants—Bait for wild-fowl—Arts and manufactures—Formsof greeting—Position of the women—An African pastime—Musicaltaste—Professional jesters and minstrels—Praying-machine—Auguries—Mourningfor the dead—Disposal of the dead—Genealogicaltable of Niam-niam princes | Page 1 |
| CHAPTER XIV. | |
| Mohammed’s friendship for Munza—Invitation to an audience—Solemnescort to the royal halls—Waiting for the king—Architecture of thehalls—Grand display of ornamental weapons—Fantastic attire of thesovereign—Features and expression—Stolid composure—Offeringgifts—Toilette of Munza’s wives—The king’s mode of smoking—Useof the cola-nut—Musical performances—Court fool—Court eunuch—Munza’soration—Monbuttoo hymn—Munza’s gratitude—A presentof a house—Curiosity of natives—Skull-market—Niam-niam envoys—Faircomplexion of natives—Visit from Munza’s wives—Triumphalprocession—A bath ... BU KİTABI OKUMAK İÇİN ÜYE OLUN VEYA GİRİŞ YAPIN!Sitemize Üyelik ÜCRETSİZDİR! | |