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100 1 _aPark, Mungo,
_d1771-1806
245 1 0 _aTravels in the Interior of Africa — Volume 02
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-03-01
508 _aTranscribed from the 1887 Cassell & Company edition by David Price
520 _a"Travels in the Interior of Africa — Volume 02" by Mungo Park is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This volume chronicles the author's adventures and observations as he journeys through the uncharted territories of Africa, detailing the challenges he faced, including hostile encounters, natural obstacles, and profound cultural exchanges with the local populations. The opening of this volume sets the stage for a gripping narrative of exploration, as Mungo Park finds himself navigating the complexities of his journey after enduring significant hardships. It begins with Park describing the precarious situations he faces, including potential dangers from the Moorish inhabitants and the toll that the harsh environment takes on his health and resources. He recounts his interactions with local guides and villagers, emphasizing the hospitality he receives while simultaneously confronting the looming threat of capture and hostility from various factions. As he makes plans to press forward despite growing odds against him, the narrative captures both his physical struggles and philosophical reflections that accompany his quest for knowledge in the heart of Africa. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAfrica -- Discovery and exploration
653 _aNiger River
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5305
999 _c47336
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