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Travels In The Interior Of Africa V1 is a book written by Mungo Park, a Scottish explorer who travelled through West Africa in the late 18th century. The book is a detailed account of his two journeys to Africa, the first in 1795 and the second in 1805, during which he explored the Niger River and the surrounding regions.In the book, Park describes his encounters with the local people, their customs and traditions, and the natural environment of Africa. He also provides insights into the slave trade, which was prevalent in the region at the time, and his efforts to end it.The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Park's journey. It includes maps and illustrations that help to bring his experiences to life. The language used in the book is descriptive and engaging, making it an enjoyable read for anyone interested in African history, exploration or travel writing.Overall, Travels In The Interior Of Africa V1 is a fascinating account of a Scottish explorer's adventures in Africa, providing valuable insights into the culture and geography of the region during the late 18th century.The day following (March 2nd), I endeavoured, by all the means in my power, to prevail upon my people to go on, but they still continued obstinate; and having reason to fear some further insult from the fanatic Moors, I resolved to proceed alone. Accordingly, the next morning, about two o'clock, I departed from Deena. It was moonlight, but the roaring of the wild beasts made it necessary to proceed with caution.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781169240872
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 102
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 178x254x8 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 399 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 17. december 2024
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Travels In The Interior Of Africa V1 is a book written by Mungo Park, a Scottish explorer who travelled through West Africa in the late 18th century. The book is a detailed account of his two journeys to Africa, the first in 1795 and the second in 1805, during which he explored the Niger River and the surrounding regions.In the book, Park describes his encounters with the local people, their customs and traditions, and the natural environment of Africa. He also provides insights into the slave trade, which was prevalent in the region at the time, and his efforts to end it.The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Park's journey. It includes maps and illustrations that help to bring his experiences to life. The language used in the book is descriptive and engaging, making it an enjoyable read for anyone interested in African history, exploration or travel writing.Overall, Travels In The Interior Of Africa V1 is a fascinating account of a Scottish explorer's adventures in Africa, providing valuable insights into the culture and geography of the region during the late 18th century.The day following (March 2nd), I endeavoured, by all the means in my power, to prevail upon my people to go on, but they still continued obstinate; and having reason to fear some further insult from the fanatic Moors, I resolved to proceed alone. Accordingly, the next morning, about two o'clock, I departed from Deena. It was moonlight, but the roaring of the wild beasts made it necessary to proceed with caution.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.

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