IN WESTERN AFRICA. 
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CHAPTER XII. 
THEIR PHYSICAL STRUCTURE. 
The physiognomical and physiological structure 
of the people with whom I became acquainted in 
Africa is better than that of the colored race in 
this country. Especially is this true of their 
physiognomy. The flat nose and thick lip are not 
80 common as among that race of people in this 
country ; and on the other hand, the prominent 
forehead, the expressive eye, and the intelligent 
countenance are as frequently seen as in any 
country it has been my privilege to visit. 
They have well-developed chests, and the most 
erect carriage of any people of my knowledge. 
This is especially to be remarked of the Moham- 
medans, of whom it may be said with emphasis 
that their dignifled and independent walk, and their 
lordly appearance in whatever position they may 
occupy, with a self-righteousness and self-esteem 
as prominent as their depravity is deep, make 
them to All up the character of a Pharisee, as 
described by the Savior in the New Testament. 
