Travels In The Interior Of Africa V1 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162714547)

""Travels in the Interior of Africa"" is a book written by Scottish explorer Mungo Park, detailing his two expeditions to West Africa in the late 18th century. The first expedition, undertaken in 1795, saw Park travel from the Gambia River to the Niger River, with the aim of discovering the course and termination of the latter. The second expedition, undertaken in 1805, saw Park attempt to find the source of the Niger River. Park's book is a fascinating account of his travels through Africa, detailing his encounters with various tribes and kingdoms, as well as his struggles with disease, hunger, and hostile terrain. He describes the customs and traditions of the people he meets, as well as the flora and fauna of the region. The book is divided into chapters, each detailing a different aspect of Park's travels. The first chapter describes his journey from England to the Gambia River, while subsequent chapters detail his travels through various regions of West Africa. The final chapters describe his attempts to find the source of the Niger River, and his eventual death at the hands of local tribesmen. ""Travels in the Interior of Africa"" is a valuable historical document, providing a detailed account of Africa in the late 18th century, as well as insights into the life and work of one of the most famous explorers of the era. It is a must-read for anyone interested in African history, exploration, or adventure.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.

Author: Mungo Park
ISBN-10: 1162714549
ISBN-13: 9781162714547
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 102
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.42lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.21d