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100 1 _aLyon, G. F.
_q(George Francis),
_d1795-1832
245 1 2 _aA narrative of travels in northern Africa in the years 1818, 19, and 20; accompanied by geographical notices of Soudan and of the course of the Niger
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-05-22
508 _aGalo Flordelis (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"A Narrative of Travels in Northern Africa" by Captain G. F. Lyon is a scientific travelogue written in the early 19th century. This account details Lyon's journey through Northern Africa, focusing particularly on his travels to Tripoli and beyond, involving descriptions of various cultures, geographies, and the local customs. The narrative sheds light on the expedition's challenges, interactions, and observations, as well as the broader context of the region during that time. The opening of the book introduces Captain G. F. Lyon and his companion, Mr. Ritchie, who embark on a mission to the interior of Africa. After arriving in Tripoli, they prepare for their journey to Mourzouk, the capital of Fezzan, while grappling with local customs and the character of influential figures, like the Bey of Fezzan. The narrative vividly describes the sights and sounds of Tripoli, ranging from local dress and marriages to peculiar religious festivals, including the raucous celebrations of the Marāboots. Lyon emphasizes the challenges they face in securing appropriate provisions and establishing relationships with local leaders while providing an insightful look at life in Northern Africa during this period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: John Murray, 1821
653 _aTripolitania -- Description and travel
653 _aFezzan (Libya) -- Description and travel
700 1 _aBuckland, William,
_d1784-1856
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/narrativeoftrave00lyon_0
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70833
999 _c111559
_d111559