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The Journal of a Mission to the Interior of Africa, in the Year 1805

The Journal of a Mission to the Interior of Africa, in the Year 1805

Mungo Park

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Editorial:
Jamil Jambo
Año de edición:
2026
Materia
Biografía: general
ISBN:
9781636525990
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The Journal of a Mission to the Interior of Africa, in the Year 1805 by Mungo Park records the final expedition of the celebrated Scottish explorer into the interior of West Africa. The journal documents Park’s journey in search of the course and destination of the Niger River, one of the great geographical mysteries of his time.Through firsthand observations, Park describes the landscapes, rivers, settlements, communities, and conditions encountered during his expedition. The narrative also reveals the immense difficulties faced by explorers traveling through unfamiliar territory, including illness, conflict, environmental challenges, and the dangers of the journey.As an important historical record of early nineteenth-century African exploration, this work offers valuable insight into West African geography and the history of European expeditions along the Niger River.This book is ideal for readers interested in African exploration, West African history, travel journals, geographical discovery, and classic accounts of nineteenth-century exploration.

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