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100 1 _aBeechey, Frederick William,
_d1796-1856
245 1 0 _aProceedings of the expedition to explore the northern coast of Africa, from Tripoly eastward
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 2023-08-02
508 _aGalo Flordelis (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"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.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: John Murray, 1828
653 _aTripoli (Libya) -- Discovery and exploration
653 _aTripoli (Libya) -- Antiquities
653 _aSidra, Gulf of (Libya)
700 1 _aBeechey, H. W.
_q(Henry William),
_d1789?-1862
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/proceedingsexpe00beec
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71318
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