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100 1 _aCaillié, René,
_d1799-1838
245 1 0 _aTravels through Central Africa to Timbuctoo; and across the Great Desert, to Morocco, performed in the years 1824-1828, Vol. 1 (of 2)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _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.
500 _aRelease date is 2023-01-20
508 _aGalo Flordelis (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _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.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: Henry Colburn and Richard Bentley, 1830
653 _aSudan (Region) -- Description and travel
653 _aSahara -- Description and travel
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/download/dli.granth.71284/71284.pdf
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69847
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