History of the British Possessions in the Indian Atlantic Oceans Comprising C
History of the British Possessions in the Indian Atlantic Oceans Comprising C
Robert Montgomery Martin
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The origi- nal country of these people is the elevated territory of Manding ; but they are now widely difiiised over all this region, and particularly along the banks of the Gambia. The third gi*eat race are the Jalofs, who occupy nearly the whole of that inland territory which inter- u 2 '29*2 SIKUUA LKONK, THK GAM 111 A. (!\C. vencs botwoou the Gambia ami the Senegal, ami the extent of \vhieh is estimated by Golberry at 4S00 leagues. A mimber of them are subject to a ])Ower- ful inland ])rine...e called Burb-y-. Talof, who boasts of himself as anciently the sole ruler in this part of Africa. The Jalofs. Though of a deep black com- plexion, and with the decided negro features, are considered a handsome race. They boast of their antiquity, and in many respects excel their neigh- bours. Their language is softer and more agree- able ; thev manufacture huer cotton cloths, and give them a superior dye ' : in horsemanship they are fear- less and expert, and as hunters they rival the Moors. Thev possess not.
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