Abou-Hammed. — Fortified House of the Sheakh. — Island of
Mograt. — Population. — Tax to the Pasha. — Tropical
Rains. — Arab Raft. — Fortunate Escape. — Manner in which
the Camels pass the River. — Gagi. — Description of the
Harem of a Sheakh. — Office hereditary. — Habitation of a
Sheakh. — Ethiopian Flies. — Doum Trees. — Abou-Hashim
and other Villages. — Cultivation. — Arab Civilities. —
Berber Sheep and Goats. — Villages and Islands. — Arab
Burial-ground. — General Character of the Country. —
Tract of Desert. — Wild Asses. — Fifth Cataract. —
Present State of numerous Villages. — Arrival at
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