Roth, H. Ling (Henry Ling), 1854-1925 · Halifax, Eng., F. King & Sons, ltd. · leaf 148
ommerceof the foreigners with the natives, says Dapper, that is carried on up the Beninriver, near the village Gotton, where the Dutch go up in light boats and yachts, butnot without the kings order. The king chooses some fiadors or state councillors,who alone are allowed to meet the Europeans,… … Fig. 145.—Native axe, from asketch by Mr. Punch. A chisel-shaped piece of tempered iron isstuck into the enlarged portion ofa branch close before the forkswhich are cut off. The hole is asusual burnt in. For choice one ofthe following woods is used : Fvntu-mia elastica, Baphia nitida, andEbanus…
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