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_aPark, Mungo, _d1771-1806 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aTravels in the interior districts of Africa: performed under the direction and patronage of the African Association, in the years 1795, 1796, and 1797 |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2024 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2024-12-26 | ||
| 508 | _aGalo Flordelis (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Brandeis University Libraries and the Bayerische Staatsbibliothek) | ||
| 520 | _a"Travels in the Interior Districts of Africa" by Mungo Park is a historical account written in the late 18th century. The narrative chronicles Park's ambitious journey through the largely unexplored regions of Africa, focusing on his experiences and observations as he navigates the complexities of the continent's geography and cultures. Through his travels, readers can expect to gain insights into the indigenous populations, their customs, and the challenges he faced along the way. At the start of the journey, Mungo Park introduces his motivations for exploring Africa after learning about previous expeditions’ challenges, including the fate of Captain Houghton. He recounts his preparations and arrival in Gambia, where he encounters local traders and learns about the region's customs. As Park sets out on his exploration, he details his interactions with various peoples, landscapes, and the significant economic activities at play, including trade in goods such as cotton and bees-wax. The opening chapters establish his initial encounters with new cultures and set the stage for the trials and rich experiences that continue throughout his journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cLondon: Bulmer and Co., 1799 |
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| 653 | _aPark, Mungo, 1771-1806 -- Travel -- Niger River Valley -- Early works to 1800 | ||
| 653 | _aAfrica, West -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800 | ||
| 653 | _aNiger River Valley -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800 | ||
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_aRennell, James, _d1742-1830 |
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| 856 | 4 | _uhttps://archive.org/details/travelsininterio00park | |
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