TY  - BOOK
AU  - Thomson,Joseph
TI  - Mungo Park and the Niger
AV  - DT 
PY  - 2016///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Niger River
KW  - Park, Mungo, 1771-1806
N1  - Release date is 2016-06-09; Produced by Sonya Schermann, Paul Clark and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive); Original publication data not identified
N2  - "Mungo Park and the Niger" by Joseph Thomson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the life and explorations of Mungo Park, a Scottish explorer who played a pivotal role in revealing the mysteries of the River Niger and the African interior. Far from being a mere travel narrative, it captures the intricate interplay of geographical discovery and the socio-political landscapes of the regions he traversed.  The opening of the book sets the stage for Mungo Park's monumental journey into West Africa. It outlines the historical context of exploration, noting the fascination and challenges faced by earlier adventurers sought knowledge about the Niger River. The narrative begins to introduce Park as a determined explorer prepared to unveil the obscure routes and towns that peppered the river's banks. His preparations, motivations, and earlier life experiences are highlighted, fueling his drive to uncover the unknown territories of the Niger River and engage with diverse cultures along the way. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52285
ER  -