The Palm Land, Or, West Africa, Illustrated; Being a History of Missionary Labors and Travels, with Descriptions of Men and Things in Western Africa; ... of All the Missionary Work on That Continent - Softcover

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ISBN 10: 1230001743 ISBN 13: 9781230001746

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1859 edition. Excerpt: ...other positions; and thus will sleep, and snore, and cough (if it has a cold), and wheeze as naturally as any child; and groan and whine, and cry so as often to be mistaken for a person. It' the creature is crossed or vexed it will manifest excited passion by screaming, pounding the floor with its hands, holding its breath, throwing itself on the floor, etc., like a "spoiled child." If pleased, by giving it what it likes, it shows all the joy imaginable, by thanking you, shaking the hand, and kissing it, and by a peculiar ha, ha, ha, which shows his thankfulness. It eats the same asa man, taking very small mouthfuls and chewing slowly and thoroughly. Its front teeth are similar to human, but the "eye teeth" are short tuslcs from half to one inch long. It has been taught to wash itself, to sit in a chair, and eat at a table with plate, spoon, etc.; and to go to the brook and wash its dishes when done, and put them in their place; to beat rice, clean and prepare it for cooking; to bring water; and to think as much of fine clothes as any other proud man. If allowed it will help itself to any article on a table it likes best, as readily as any of us. It smells of every thing before tasting of it, and is very particular what it eats--is fond of bread, crackers, meat, cakes, fruits and almost every thing that we eat. When sick, it shows it in the countenance and actions as quickly as any person. It knows when it is stealing or doing wrong, but has no conscience or moral sense of the guilt--so that it escapes the punishment; and if punished, will do the same mischief over again, when one's back is turned. It is excessively fond of society; loves to be in the house, stays by a friend, clings to the leg, or...

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• ISBN 10: 1230001743
• ISBN 13: 9781230001746
• Einband: Tapa blanda