Project Gutenberg
2004-03-01
Public domain in the USA.
820
Park, Mungo
1771
1806
Travels in the Interior of Africa — Volume 01
Transcribed from the 1893 Cassell & Company edition by David Price
"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 ease score: 54.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
en
Africa -- Discovery and exploration
Niger River
DT
Text
Africa
Category: Travel Writing
Category: History - Modern (1750+)
Category: Archaeology & Anthropology
298500
2025-08-03T03:45:45.629005
text/html
274166
2024-12-31T09:22:35
text/html
447825
2025-08-03T03:45:49.321905
application/epub+zip
450187
2025-08-03T03:45:46.358932
application/epub+zip
174086
2025-08-03T03:45:46.033971
application/epub+zip
551779
2025-08-03T03:45:52.013935
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
526746
2025-08-03T03:45:49.002916
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
350847
2022-09-03T06:40:32.242760
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
284680
2025-08-03T03:45:45.330930
text/plain; charset=us-ascii
260543
2024-12-31T09:22:35
text/plain; charset=us-ascii
18846
2025-08-03T03:45:52.138935
application/rdf+xml
23229
2025-08-03T03:45:46.121966
image/jpeg
3565
2025-08-03T03:45:46.077919
image/jpeg
105108
2014-07-31T18:00:28
application/octet-stream
application/zip
237722
2014-07-31T18:00:28
application/octet-stream
application/zip
441423
2025-08-03T03:45:45.662953
application/octet-stream
application/zip
Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at
https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog
en.wikipedia