Association for Promoting the Discovery of the Interior Parts of Africa creator Rennell, James 1742-1830 text utu 2024 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) Release date is 2024-06-05 Galo Flordelis (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Smithsonian Institution Libraries) Originally published: London: C. Macrae, 1790 Africa -- Description and travel DT London: C. Macrae, 1790 https://archive.org/details/proceedingsofass00asso https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73779 https://archive.org/details/proceedingsofass00asso https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73779 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134716.0 73779