CONTENTS. 
CHAPTER I. 
The Author's Departure from Malta — Arrival at Tripoli — Character of Mohammed el 
Mukni, Bey of Fezzan — Equipment of Mr. Ritchie and the Author — Costume of 
the Natives of Tripoli — Character of the Maraboots, and Celebration of their annual 
Festival — The Natives of Tripoli — Their Habits, Customs, &c. — Public Baths — 
Punishments — Costumes of the Women — Tripoline Marriages and Funerals — 
Funeral of the Bashaw's Grand daughter — Resignation of M. Dupont — Joui'ney to 
the Gharian Mountains and Benioleed, in Company with Mr. Ritchie — General Ap- 
pearance of the Country — Arrival at the Gharian Mountains — Visit to the Sheikh — 
Short Account of the Passes — Roman Tomb — Castle of Gharian — Distressed State 
of Usadena — Account of the People of Gharian — Set out for Benioleed, through the 
gravelly Desert — Arrival at Benioleed — Character of the Inhabitants — Its Popula- 
tion — Description of the Ai'abs — Their Rehgion, Manners, Habits, &c. . . Page 1 
CHAPTER II. 
JOURNEY FROM TRIPOLI TO MORZOUK. 
Preparations for their Departure, in Company with Mohammed el Mukni — Encampment 
in the Mountains of Terhoona, and at the Wells of Melghra — Arrival at Benioleed 
— Interview with the Wife of the Sheikh, of the Kaffle — Their Christian Friends 
return to Tripoli — Punishment of an Arab for Theft — Journey over the Desert — 
Remains of a Roman Castle — Continuation of the Journey, until their Arrival at 
Sockna — Entry into that City — Description of it — Manner of raising the Tribute 
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