Travels In The Interior Of Africa - Volume 1
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Sprache:Englisch
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Verlag:Kessinger Publishing, LLC
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Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
17.06.2004
Verlag
Kessinger Publishing, LLCSeitenzahl
104
Maße (L/B/H)
23,5/19,1/0,7 cm
Gewicht
212 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-4191-9088-9
Travels In The Interior Of Africa V1 is a book written by Mungo Park, a Scottish explorer who traveled through West Africa in the late 18th century. The book is a detailed account of his journey, from his departure from England in 1795 to his arrival in the city of S¿¿¿¿¿gou in present-day Mali in 1796. Park's journey took him through the Gambia River and across the Sahara Desert, where he encountered various tribes and cultures. He describes his encounters with the people he met, including the Mandinka, Fulani, and Tuareg, and the challenges he faced during his journey, such as illness, hunger, and attacks from bandits. The book also provides insight into the geography, flora, and fauna of the regions Park traveled through. He describes the various landscapes he encountered, from the lush forests of the Gambia River to the arid deserts of the Sahara. He also provides detailed descriptions of the animals he encountered, including elephants, lions, and crocodiles. Overall, Travels In The Interior Of Africa V1 is a fascinating account of a pioneering journey through uncharted territory. It provides a unique perspective on West Africa in the late 18th century and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in African history, geography, and culture.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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