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  • At 6 P.M. we started across a "Goban" [35] which eternal summer gilds with a dull ochreish yellow, towards a thin blue strip of hill on the far horizon.

    First Footsteps in East Africa Richard Francis Burton 1855

  • [35] "Goban" is the low maritime plain lying below the "Bor" or Ghauts, and opposed to Ogu, the table-land above.

    First Footsteps in East Africa Richard Francis Burton 1855

  • Thomas is best known for his roles in “Sideways”, “Wings”, and his portrayal of “Goban Toba” in Ys Book I & 2.

    “Don McKay” Review + Plus Tom, Jake, Elisabeth interviewed | Manolith 2010

  • On their way through an ochreish Goban, or maritime plain, they passed huge hills made by white ants,

    The Life of Sir Richard Burton 2003

  • Goban” 35 which eternal summer gilds with a dull ochreish yellow, towards a thin blue strip of hill on the far horizon.

    First footsteps in East Africa 2003

  • "He's a very sick man," Billy Goban answered, at which they all laughed.

    Under Sealed Orders 1910

  • On their way through an ochreish Goban, or maritime plain, they passed huge hills made by white ants, Gallas graves planted with aloe, [FN#155] and saw in the distance troops of gazelles.

    The Life of Sir Richard Burton Wright, Thomas, 1859-1936 1906

  • On their way through an ochreish Goban, or maritime plain, they passed huge hills made by white ants,

    The Life of Sir Richard Burton Thomas Wright 1897

  • And the Goban said then 'Make all strong below you, for the work is done,' and they went home.

    The Kiltartan History Book Lady Gregory 1892

  • So the son was sent, and the Goban sent a message to the daughter-in-law that the tool he was wanting was called 'When you open it shut it.'

    The Kiltartan History Book Lady Gregory 1892

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