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THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MAGAZINE 







BUTCHERING AN EEEPHANT FOR A NATIVE FEAST 



The native method of elephant-hunting is to drive the beast into a huge pit, especially dug 

 and covered with branches and grass, where it is killed with spear thrusts or poisoned arrows. 

 As fast as a section of the hide is stripped, it is rubbed with salt and rolled up. 





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TOMMY ATKINS TAKES HIS TEA IN THE HEART OF THE JUNGEE 



When the inland villagers overcame their consternation at the sight of two traction 

 monsters belching forth fire and smoke, they became very friendly and brought the expedition 

 offerings of fruit, vegetables, chickens, and goats. The white dress of the African tea-pourer 

 is indicative of the influence of a mission station. 



