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Title: Proceedings of the Association for Promoting the Discovery of the Interior Parts of Africa [1790]
Original Publication: London: C. Macrae, 1790.
Credits: Galo Flordelis (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Smithsonian Institution Libraries)
Summary: "Proceedings of the Association for Promoting the Discovery of the Interior Parts of Africa" is a historical account written in the late 18th century. The book details the efforts of a society established to explore and document the unexplored regions of Africa, highlighting the challenges faced and the significant figures involved in these expeditions, notably Mr. Ledyard and Mr. Lucas. The beginning of the book outlines the formation of the African Association in 1788, emphasizing its goal to expand geographical knowledge of the uncharted parts of Africa. It describes the initial enthusiasm of the members to embark on explorative missions, particularly focusing on the preparations for Mr. Ledyard's journey across Africa's interior and Mr. Lucas's approach to the kingdom of Fezzan. The opening portion sets the stage for a narrative rich in historical context, illustrating the motivations and aspirations of various explorers involved in uncovering the mysteries of the continent. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 53.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Association for Promoting the Discovery of the Interior Parts of Africa
Contributor: Rennell, James, 1742-1830
EBook No.: 73779
Published: Jun 5, 2024
Downloads: 145
Language: English
Subject: Africa -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Proceedings of the Association for Promoting the Discovery of the Interior Parts of Africa [1790]
Original Publication: London: C. Macrae, 1790.
Credits: Galo Flordelis (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Smithsonian Institution Libraries)
Summary: "Proceedings of the Association for Promoting the Discovery of the Interior Parts of Africa" is a historical account written in the late 18th century. The book details the efforts of a society established to explore and document the unexplored regions of Africa, highlighting the challenges faced and the significant figures involved in these expeditions, notably Mr. Ledyard and Mr. Lucas. The beginning of the book outlines the formation of the African Association in 1788, emphasizing its goal to expand geographical knowledge of the uncharted parts of Africa. It describes the initial enthusiasm of the members to embark on explorative missions, particularly focusing on the preparations for Mr. Ledyard's journey across Africa's interior and Mr. Lucas's approach to the kingdom of Fezzan. The opening portion sets the stage for a narrative rich in historical context, illustrating the motivations and aspirations of various explorers involved in uncovering the mysteries of the continent. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 53.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Association for Promoting the Discovery of the Interior Parts of Africa
Contributor: Rennell, James, 1742-1830
EBook No.: 73779
Published: Jun 5, 2024
Downloads: 145
Language: English
Subject: Africa -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.