Mungo Park And The Niger (1890)

By Joseph Thomson

Book Overview

Mungo Park and the Niger (1890) is a historical account of the Scottish explorer Mungo Park's travels in West Africa during the late 18th century. Written by Joseph Thomson, a fellow explorer and friend of Park, the book details Park's two expeditions to the region, including his attempts to chart the course of the Niger River and explore the surrounding territories. Thomson's narrative provides a vivid depiction of the challenges and dangers that Park faced during his journeys, including encounters with hostile tribes, harsh weather conditions, and illness. The book also highlights the cultural and natural wonders that Park encountered along the way, from the bustling markets of Timbuktu to the majestic waterfalls of the Niger River.Throughout the book, Thomson pays tribute to Park's courage and determination, and portrays him as a hero of exploration and discovery. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of African exploration, as well as those interested in the life and legacy of Mungo Park.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167010566
• ISBN13: 9781167010569
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"