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Author Nelson, Thomas
Title A biographical memoir of the late Dr. Walter Oudney, Captain Hugh Clapperton, both of the Royal Navy, and Major Alex. Gordon Laing, all of whom died amid their active and enterprising endeavours to explore the interior of Africa
Original Publication Edinburgh: Waugh and Innes, 1830.
Note Reading ease score: 55.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Galo Flordelis (This file was produced from images generously made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library)
Summary "A Biographical Memoir of the Late Dr. Walter Oudney, Captain Hugh Clapperton, and Major Alex. Gordon Laing" by Rev. Thomas Nelson is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The memoir chronicles the lives and adventures of three notable explorers who embarked on missions to uncover the mysteries of the African interior, ultimately sacrificing their lives for their scientific pursuits. The text aims to honor their contributions and preserve their memories while offering insights into their characters and experiences during critical exploratory missions. The opening of the memoir introduces Dr. Walter Oudney, Captain Hugh Clapperton, and Major Alex. Gordon Laing, detailing their early lives and motivations for exploration. It discusses how Oudney, initially a surgeon in the Royal Navy, was driven by a desire for scientific knowledge, which led him to join an expedition to Africa. The narrative highlights their friendships and collaborations, particularly emphasizing the close bond between Oudney and Clapperton. The author conveys the challenges faced by these men, setting the stage for their adventurous journeys into unknown territories filled with both promise and peril. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Subject Africa -- Description and travel
Subject Oudney, Walter, 1790-1824
Subject Clapperton, Hugh, 1788-1827
Subject Laing, Alexander Gordon, 1794-1826
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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