Chapter I

The Author’s Departure from Malta — Arrival at Tripoli —
Character of Mohammed el Mukni, Bey of Fezzan — Equipment
of Mr. Ritchie and the Author — Costume of the Natives of
Tripoli — Character of the Marāboots, and Celebration of
their annual Festival — The Natives of Tripoli — Their
Habits, Customs, &c. — Public Baths — Punishments — Costumes
of the Women — Tripoline Marriages and Funerals — Funeral
of the Bashaw’s Grand-daughter — Resignation of M. Dupont —
Journey to the Gharian Mountains and Benioleed, in Company
with Mr. Ritchie — General Appearance of the Country —
Arrival at the Gharian Mountains — Visit to the Sheikh —
Short Account of the Passes — Roman Tomb — Castle of Gharian
— Distressed State of Usadena — Account of the People of
Gharian — Set out for Benioleed, through the gravelly Desert
— Arrival at Benioleed — Character of the Inhabitants — Its
Population — Description of the Arabs — Their Religion,
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