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100	1		_aPark, Mungo, _d1771-1806
245	1	0	_aLife and Travels of Mungo Park
246	1		_aTravels in Africa
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2005-07-01
508			_aProduced by Carlo Traverso, Beginners Projects, Beth Trapaga, Tonya Allen, Steen Christensen, Thomas Berger, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520			_a"Life and Travels of Mungo Park" by Mungo Park is an exploration account written in the late 18th century. This narrative details the adventures of Mungo Park, a Scottish explorer, as he embarks on an ambitious journey to uncover the mysteries of Africa, particularly the pathway of the Niger River and the rich cultural tapestry of its peoples. At the start of the book, Mungo Park recounts his early life and motivations for undertaking his expedition to the interior of Africa. He provides insights into his preparation, the initial leg of his journey along the Gambia River, and his observations of the land and its inhabitants, including the Feloops, Jaloffs, Foulahs, and Mandingoes. His character is painted in the idyllic hues of enthusiasm for discovery as he navigates the challenges of sickness, cultural misunderstandings, and the political intricacies within the kingdoms he encounters. The opening sets a tone of adventure and curiosity, promising future reflections on both the natural world and the complex societies he will explore. (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/8564
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