300 • CHIEFS & CITIES OF CENTRAL AFRICA 



I have written lightly and idly, because I cannot do 

 more, but what interest this book may have is mainly 

 due to my companions : to Mr Talbot's map and photo- 

 graphs, Mrs Talbot's sketches, and her sister Mrs 

 Baker's drawings of the curios that I collected during 

 the journey and brought home. 



I also owe grateful thanks to Mr C. A. Temple, 

 who has given me much help by his careful con- 

 sideration of my proofs. Though I have thankfully 

 adopted many of his valuable suggestions, perhaps 

 it is only fair to him to say that I have shown 

 self-will about others. 



