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Title: Travels in the Interior of Africa — Volume 02
Note: Reading ease score: 55.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Transcribed from the 1887 Cassell & Company edition by David Price
Summary: "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.)
Author: Park, Mungo, 1771-1806
EBook No.: 5305
Published: Mar 1, 2004
Downloads: 211
Language: English
Subject: Africa -- Discovery and exploration
Subject: Niger River
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Travels in the Interior of Africa — Volume 02
Note: Reading ease score: 55.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Transcribed from the 1887 Cassell & Company edition by David Price
Summary: "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.)
Author: Park, Mungo, 1771-1806
EBook No.: 5305
Published: Mar 1, 2004
Downloads: 211
Language: English
Subject: Africa -- Discovery and exploration
Subject: Niger River
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.