CONTENTS TO VOL. I. 



CHAPTER I. 



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Arrival in Aden. — Preparations for my journey into Africa. — 

 Departure for Tajourah. — Stay in that town. — Unsuc- 

 cessful endeavours to proceed farther. — Return to Aden . 1 



CHAPTER IL 



Arrival at Berberah. — Description of the town and fair. — 

 Departure for Zeila. — The town of Zeila. — Second visit to 

 Tajourah * . . 18 



CHAPTER III. 



Reception in Tajourah. — Arrangements for our stay. — Occu- 

 pation. — Amusements. — Geological character of the country. 

 — Engaging camels for the journey. — 'Customs of the towns- 

 people. — Public buildings.' — Religious ceremonies, law, and 

 justice 36 



