02586cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000430012624500970016926400510026630000470031733600260036433700260039033800360041650000310045250801060048352013290058953400610191865300490197965300350202865300270206370000490209085600540213985600430219371318UtSlPG20260610134641.0mcr n260607r20231828utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a05008286  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDT1 aBeechey, Frederick William,d1796-185610aProceedings of the expedition to explore the northern coast of Africa, from Tripoly eastward 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2023  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2023-08-02  aGalo Flordelis (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)  a"Proceedings of the Expedition to Explore the Northern Coast of Africa" by Captain F. W. Beechey and H. W. Beechey is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book documents an expedition undertaken to survey the northern coast of Africa, particularly the areas stretching from Tripoli eastward, including significant ancient sites such as the Greater Syrtis and Cyrenaica, along with the historic cities that made up the Pentapolis. It aims to provide insights into the geography, antiquities, and cultural contexts encountered during the journey.  At the start of this account, the expedition arrives at Tripoli, where the authors provide a vivid description of the town’s appearance and its reception of the party by local officials. They detail interactions with the Bashaw of Tripoli and introduce the local culture and the preparations needed for their journey. The opening chapters set the tone for the expedition, showcasing the hope for valuable discoveries about ancient sites while hinting at the challenges posed by the environment and local customs. The authors emphasize the importance of understanding the historical significance of the regions they explore, intertwining their experiences with the narratives of ancient historians and poets. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cUnited Kingdom: John Murray, 1828  aTripoli (Libya) -- Discovery and exploration  aTripoli (Libya) -- Antiquities  aSidra, Gulf of (Libya)1 aBeechey, H. W.q(Henry William),d1789?-18624 uhttps://archive.org/details/proceedingsexpe00beec40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71318