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Map of Mr. Jackson's Route. 



with dense forest, but are now in the most wonderful state of 

 cultivation.' Indian corn, sweet-potatoes, yams, two or 

 three kinds of beans, bananas, and sugar-cane flourish in 

 immense quantities, and all these products are very cheap 

 and abundant. These Wa-Kikuyu are a people to whom, 

 for the best of reasons, the neighbouring tribes of Masai 

 give a very wide birth. 



'' The weather (August) was cold and misty. Many species 

 of the English flora were recognized on the march through this 

 interesting country, ' amongst them the common bracken in 

 large bushes, in some places growing from 6 ft. to 8 ft. high.' 

 They also met with white clover, forget-me-nots, and other 

 familiar flowers. 



