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The interior is very little known to Europeans , and , fortunately , as little to its enemies ; and , probably , by its rugged surface , as well as the abrupt nature of the coast , has been preserved from the Madegasse invasions .
The interior is very little known to Europeans , and , fortunately , as little to its enemies ; and , probably , by its rugged surface , as well as the abrupt nature of the coast , has been preserved from the Madegasse invasions .
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The sultan highly rejoiced at the prospect of a direct intercourse with Europeans , received him well , promoted his views , and he soon returned with a full cargo of slaves and ivory , in exchange for arms , ammunition , tobacco , and ...
The sultan highly rejoiced at the prospect of a direct intercourse with Europeans , received him well , promoted his views , and he soon returned with a full cargo of slaves and ivory , in exchange for arms , ammunition , tobacco , and ...
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... in the purposes of civilized life , until they had experienced the advantages derived from them by the Europeans , who first transported them to this part of the globe ; by that means greatly facilitating their conquest of America .
... in the purposes of civilized life , until they had experienced the advantages derived from them by the Europeans , who first transported them to this part of the globe ; by that means greatly facilitating their conquest of America .
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Narrative of the Sufferings and Adventures of Henderick Portenger | 1 |
Travels of M Burckhardt in Egypt and Nubia | 1 |
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