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beyond, nor north of them ; indeed, they say it is 
impossible for people to exist in it, as there is not 
a drop of water to be had. They only know of a 
few Bushmen, who live south of them, till you come 
to the colony ; yet the country has its beauties. The 
hills are covered here and there with fine trees and 
charming shrubs, and that which is immediately 
behind the kraal, to the westward, abounds with rocks 
of crystal, sparkling like diamonds, and also of marble. 
Were a lapidary here, I have no doubt that he would 
soon collect a waggon load of valuable stones. There 
are sand hills in sight, on the north side of the river, 
red as scarlet. The poor inhabitants are enveloped 
in ignorance and vice. We dined entirely on flesh ; 
they have no grain of which to make bread. Here 
we had to leave almost all the people who accompanied 
us from Griqua land. 
Names of the different tribes of Cor annas on the 
Great River, 
Cahusque, Stabbers. 
Karossdragers, Weavers of karosses or 
cloaks. 
Springbokkers, Springbucks, being nume- 
rous like that animal. 
Karabers, or Kleinbonte, Little spotted. 
Naanar JVangs, Narrow cheeks. 
Kannisgeis, 
Bockbrief, Letter book 
Snyersy Cutters, or taylors. 
