THE FOURTH VOLUME, 
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CHAP. LXIIL 
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Imoshagh or Tawarek Encampments South of the Niger.-— 
Lakes and Backwaters of the Great River - - 338 
Visit Encampment. — Tawarek Tents and Comforts. — A Cascade. — 
Apparel. — Conduct of El Walati. — District of Imeggelele. — Native 
Horse Dealers. — Bele, Chief of the Haw-n- A'dak. — Tawarek Women 
and Boys. — Presents. — Camels knocked up. — District of Minta. — 
Bambara or Hudari. — Its Importance. — Personal Relations. — The 
Mehedi expected. — The Chief Somki. 
CHAP. LXIV. 
The Network of Creeks, Backwaters, and Lakes belonging 
to the Niger. — Sarayamo. — Navigation to Kabara - 361 
Creek of Bambara. — Character of Bambara. — Great Heat. — Indiscreet 
Inquiries. — Lake Nyengay.— Character of Country. — Somki's Camp. 
— Mohammed Bonyami. — Town of Sarayamo. — Various Performances. 
— Embark on the Creek. — Character of Creek. — Good Fish. — Very 
winding Course. — Wide open Branch. — Animated Scenery. — Town 
of Banay. — Island of Kora. — Sanyare. — Enter the principal Branch 
of Niger. — Majestic Scenery. 
CHAP. LXV. 
Arrival at Kabara. — Entrance into Timbuktu - - 391 
Tasakal. — Korome. — Large Number of Boats. — Branch of Korome. 
— Arrival at Kabara. — Description of Kabara. — The Inspector of the 
Harbour. — Unwelcome Visitors. — Interview with Sidi A'lawate. 
— Approach to Timbuktu. — Momentous Meeting. — Entrance into 
Timbuktu. 
CHAP. LXVI. 
General Observations on the Llistory of Songhay and Tim- 
buktu - - - - - - 406 
A'hmed Baba, the Historian. — His Authority. — Origin of Timbuktu. — 
Form of Name. — Sonni e AH. — Haj Mohammed A'skia. — Condition 
of Songhay Empire. — List of Provinces, — Power of the Governors, 
