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Title: Travels in the Interior of Africa — Volume 01
Credits: Transcribed from the 1893 Cassell & Company edition by David Price
Summary: "Travels in the Interior of Africa — Volume 01" by Mungo Park is a historical account written in the late 18th century and early 19th century. This pivotal work chronicles Mungo Park's explorations in Africa, specifically his journey along the Gambia River and into the interior regions of the continent. Through his narrative, Park dives into the geography, cultural diversity, and unique lifestyles of the African peoples he encountered. The beginning of the book introduces readers to Mungo Park’s commitment to exploration, detailing his early life and the context of his journey. He sets out from Portsmouth in 1795 with aspirations of uncovering the mysteries of the Niger River and its surrounding areas, amid the dangers posed by disease and potential hostility from local tribes. Park reflects upon his motivations, interactions with the local inhabitants, and the challenges he faces from the very start of his expedition. The text provides insight into the trade practices, social structures, and customs of the African societies he encounters, offering a vivid portrayal of life along the Gambia and the surrounding regions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 54.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Park, Mungo, 1771-1806
EBook No.: 5266
Published: Mar 1, 2004
Downloads: 440
Language: English
Subject: Africa -- Discovery and exploration
Subject: Niger River
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Travels in the Interior of Africa — Volume 01
Credits: Transcribed from the 1893 Cassell & Company edition by David Price
Summary: "Travels in the Interior of Africa — Volume 01" by Mungo Park is a historical account written in the late 18th century and early 19th century. This pivotal work chronicles Mungo Park's explorations in Africa, specifically his journey along the Gambia River and into the interior regions of the continent. Through his narrative, Park dives into the geography, cultural diversity, and unique lifestyles of the African peoples he encountered. The beginning of the book introduces readers to Mungo Park’s commitment to exploration, detailing his early life and the context of his journey. He sets out from Portsmouth in 1795 with aspirations of uncovering the mysteries of the Niger River and its surrounding areas, amid the dangers posed by disease and potential hostility from local tribes. Park reflects upon his motivations, interactions with the local inhabitants, and the challenges he faces from the very start of his expedition. The text provides insight into the trade practices, social structures, and customs of the African societies he encounters, offering a vivid portrayal of life along the Gambia and the surrounding regions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 54.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Park, Mungo, 1771-1806
EBook No.: 5266
Published: Mar 1, 2004
Downloads: 440
Language: English
Subject: Africa -- Discovery and exploration
Subject: Niger River
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.