02783cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000340011324501380014726400510028530000470033633600260038333700260040933800360043550002530047150000310072450801060075552012970086153400830215865300450224165300370228685600600232385600430238399900190242669847UtSlPG20260610134621.0mcr n260607r20231830utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDT1 aCaillié, René,d1799-183810aTravels through Central Africa to Timbuctoo; and across the Great Desert, to Morocco, performed in the years 1824-1828, Vol. 1 (of 2) 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2023  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aTranslation of first part of: Journal d'un voyage à Temboctou et à Jenné, dans l'Afrique Centrale, précédé d'observations faites chez les Maures Braknas, les Nalous et d'autres peuples; pendant les années 1824, 1825, 1826, 1827, 1828.  aRelease date is 2023-01-20  aGalo Flordelis (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)  a"Travels through Central Africa to Timbuctoo and across the Great Desert to…" by René Caillié is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work narrates the author's adventurous journey as he embarks on an ambitious quest to explore the fabled city of Timbuctoo in Central Africa, overcoming numerous formidable challenges along the way. Caillié's experiences provide insight into the geography, cultures, and hardships of the regions he traverses, making it a compelling read for those fascinated by travel, adventure, and exploration.  The opening of the narrative introduces Caillié's determination to undertake this perilous journey, highlighting the centuries-long intrigue surrounding Timbuctoo. He details his early life, influenced by a fascination with adventure and a fervent desire to explore uncharted territories. The account portrays the geographers and explorers who attempted to reach Timbuctoo before him, emphasizing the perils they faced and their ultimate failures. As Caillié recounts his preparations and initial travels, we get a glimpse of the landscapes, cultures, and customs of the African societies he encounters, setting the stage for an extraordinary tale of perseverance and discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cUnited Kingdom: Henry Colburn and Richard Bentley, 1830  aSudan (Region) -- Description and travel  aSahara -- Description and travel4 uhttps://archive.org/download/dli.granth.71284/71284.pdf40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69847  c110606d110606