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100	1		_aThomson, Joseph, _d1858-1895
245	1	0	_aMungo Park and the Niger
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2016
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2016-06-09
508			_aProduced by Sonya Schermann, Paul Clark and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520			_a"Mungo Park and the Niger" by Joseph Thomson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the life and explorations of Mungo Park, a Scottish explorer who played a pivotal role in revealing the mysteries of the River Niger and the African interior. Far from being a mere travel narrative, it captures the intricate interplay of geographical discovery and the socio-political landscapes of the regions he traversed. The opening of the book sets the stage for Mungo Park's monumental journey into West Africa. It outlines the historical context of exploration, noting the fascination and challenges faced by earlier adventurers sought knowledge about the Niger River. The narrative begins to introduce Park as a determined explorer prepared to unveil the obscure routes and towns that peppered the river's banks. His preparations, motivations, and earlier life experiences are highlighted, fueling his drive to uncover the unknown territories of the Niger River and engage with diverse cultures along the way. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aNiger River
653			_aPark, Mungo, 1771-1806
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52285
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