A Letter To The Publisher Of The Quarterly Review - Rufane Shaw Donkin - Bog

""A Letter to the Publisher of the Quarterly Review: And of a Dissertation on the Course and Probable Termination of the Niger"" is a historical book written by Rufane Shaw Donkin in 1829. The book is a response to an article published in the Quarterly Review, which criticized the efforts of the British government in exploring the Niger River in Africa. Donkin, a former British military officer and colonial administrator, argues that the exploration of the Niger River is of great importance to British interests in Africa and that the government should continue to support expeditions to the region. The book includes a detailed dissertation on the course and probable termination of the Niger River, based on Donkin's own observations and the accounts of other explorers. Donkin provides a comprehensive analysis of the geography, climate, and people of the region, as well as the potential economic benefits of exploring the Niger River. Overall, ""A Letter to the Publisher of the Quarterly Review: And of a Dissertation on the Course and Probable Termination of the Niger"" is a valuable historical document that sheds light on British colonial interests in Africa during the 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of African exploration and British imperialism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.