02617cam a22003613u 4500 71318 UtSlPG 20260610134641.0 m cr n 260607r20231828utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 05008286 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DT Beechey, Frederick William, 1796-1856 Proceedings of the expedition to explore the northern coast of Africa, from Tripoly eastward Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-08-02 Galo Flordelis (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "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.) Originally published: United Kingdom: John Murray, 1828 Tripoli (Libya) -- Discovery and exploration Tripoli (Libya) -- Antiquities Sidra, Gulf of (Libya) Beechey, H. W. (Henry William), 1789?-1862 https://archive.org/details/proceedingsexpe00beec https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71318 112044 112044