[The Last Journals of David Livingstone, in Central Africa, from 1865 to His Death, Volume I (of 2), 1866-1868 by David Livingstone]@TWC D-Link bookThe Last Journals of David Livingstone, in Central Africa, from 1865 to His Death, Volume I (of 2), 1866-1868 CHAPTER X 8/58
He is always on the side of liberality and fairness; he says that the first Casembe was attracted to Mofwe by the abundance of fish in it.
He has the idea of all men being derived from a single pair. _7th December, 1867._--It is very cloudy here; no observations can be made, as it clouds over every afternoon and night.
_( 8th and 11th December, 1867._) Cleared off last night, but intermittent fever prevented my going out. _13th December, 1867._--Set-in rains.
A number of fine young girls who live in Casembe's compound came and shook hands in their way, which is to cross the right over to your left, and clasp them; then give a few claps with both hands, and repeat the crossed clasp: they want to tell their children that they have seen me. _15th December, 1867._--To-day I announced to Casembe our intention of going away.
Two traders got the same return present from him that I did, namely, one goat and some fish, meal and cassava.
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