NAVIGATING THE NIGER
Rise and fall—A tideless stream—Comfort afloat—The uncertain
river—Nasaru the Pilot—Altered channels—When aground—Breakdown
of machinery and smart repair—Tropical scenery—The crocodiles’
rest—Riverside villages—Where money is ignored—Estimation
for old bottles and tins—Harmattan fog—An island trading
station—Hazard and skill to maintain a time-table 334