ABSTRACT

Description of Baléya —Arrival on the banks of the Dhioliba.—Courouassa. —Sambarala.—Bouré, a mountainous country, rich in gold.—Crossing the Dhioliba.—The river Yendan.—Kankan.—Description of the town. —The market.—Gold of Bouré.—A religious festival.—Ordeal of fire.—Critical situation of the traveller.—Diseases of the country.