Travels Of Richard And John Lander Into The Interior Of Africa For The Discovery Of The Course And Termination Of The Niger By Robert Huish
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The House
Was In Consequence Deserted By Them, And Since Been Occupied By The
Black People.
The fever, which attacks Europeans at this island, is
said to be similar to the yellow fever in the West Indies.
The
symptoms are the same, from the commencement to the end of the
disease, and it is equally as summary in its effects. George's Bay,
is said to be far healthier than Clarence, and being on the western
side of the island, receives the full benefit of the sea breeze,
while at Clarence, the wind is later, and is interrupted by land to
the westward of it. In addition to this, the sea breeze passes over a
long and disagreeable swamp in its progress to Clarence, which no
doubt charges it with all kinds of noxious vapours. George's Bay,
besides having the benefit of a pure sea breeze, has a good deal of
clear land about it, and equally as good a soil as Clarence.
It is more than probable, as the Landers had now ascertained, that a
water communication may be carried on with so extensive a part of the
interior of Africa, that a considerable trade will be opened with the
country through which they had passed. The natives only require to
know what is wanted from them, and to be shown what they will have in
return, and much produce that is now lost from neglect, will be
turned to a considerable account. The countries situated on the
banks of the Niger, will become frequented from all the adjacent
parts, and this magnificent stream will assume an appearance, it has
never yet displayed.
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