The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 52
Cannibalism
Cannibalism.
Although authentic instances of cannibalism have from time to time been brought to light, these blacks cannot be placed in the same category with the natives of the South Sea Islands. They one and all indignantly deny such an accusation, but invariably accuse the tribes to the far north-west of following this practice. Notwithstanding this denial, during the continuance of cold wet weather, when they cannot procure food, I do not think that they would hesitate in adopting a fat piccanniny for a meal.