Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 2 Under the Orders and at the Expense of Her Majesty's Government

CHAPTER IV.

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Dr. Barth's Journey to Aghadez--Description of the Route--Tiggedah--Luxuriant Scenery of Asadah--Plain of Tarist--Beautiful Valley--Buddeh--Small Caravan--Aghadez--its Inhabitants--their Occupation--The great Koku, or Sultan--Asbenouee Revolutions--Election of a Prince--Interview--Ceremony of Investiture--Razzia--Intricate Political System--Account of Aghadez--Mosque--Environs--Women--Tribes of Asben--The Targhee Family--Population of the Ghat Districts--of Aheer--The Oulimad and Tanelkums--Tribe of Janet--Haghar--Sagamaram--Maghatah--Extent of Aheer--Connexion with the Black Countries--Mechanism of Society in Aheer--Chieftains--Tax-gathering--Food of the Kailouees--Maharees--Amusements--Natural Features of Asben--Vegetation--Cultivation--Manufactures--Bags for Charms.