Liberia 



hundred miles nearer the coast British travellers were making 

 their way through the country unharmed because the coast 

 government excited no apprehensions of conquest and spoliation. 

 It only needs time, patience, and trade goods to open up 

 all parts of these forest regions, and create friendly intercourse 



92. LCBKRIANS ANMJ EUROPEAN VISITORS 



with the European : peaceful penetration, in fact, will be 

 far cheaper in the profitable development of Liberia than 

 military expeditions. 



In' 1 905 Liberia joined !the convention of African 'Powers 

 for the preservation of big game, rare animals and birds. 



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