A Camera Actress in the Wilds of Togoland The adventures, observations & experiences of a cinematograph actress in West African forests whilst collecting films depicting native life and when posing as the white woman in Anglo-African cinematograph dramas

CHAPTER XVII

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IN A MOUNTAIN COUNTRY

Banjeli to Bassari--In a mountain country--Crossing the Katscha River--Bush riding--Arrival at Beapabe--An avenue of mango trees--We reach Bassari--Hospitality of Mr. Muckè, the Sub-District Commissioner--He places the "Massow House" at our disposal--Sleeping in a dwelling with windows--Scarcity of water--The "King of Bassari"-- An Arab stallion--Native smiths at Bassari--The Mallam Mohammed, a local Pooh-Bah--An open-air school--The Mallam's eight wives--Their house and its treasures--They pay me a return visit--A Jack-in-the-box baby--Native jewellery--The District Commissioner from Sokode passes through Bassari 249-262