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The curse of Central Africa (1903)

Burrows, Guy, Canisius, Edgar. Campaign amongst cannibals, Russell E. Train Africana Collection (Smithsonian Libraries) DSI · London : R.A. Everett & Co. · leaf 188

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ungle. But, as my friend Kumandungu informed me later, the victorious and hungry Budjas were busy dividing the “ bag,” which was certainly a larger one than any we had made. It must have taken them some time to divide the bodies, cut them up, and carry them off into their jungle retreats, although… … ENTRANCE TO BASOKO. for our friends and neighbours the Budjas. I would have given much to have been able to take a snapshot of the scene, but dared not venture into the bush, where many of the enemy were no doubt sneaking, nor would I have found a single man among my valiant garrison willing to…

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