The Life Of Mungo Park (1835)

By H. B.

Book Overview

The Life of Mungo Park is a biography written by H.B. in 1835. The book tells the story of Mungo Park, a Scottish explorer who ventured into the African continent in the late 18th century. The biography details Park's early life in Scotland, his education, and his decision to become an explorer. It then chronicles his first journey to Africa in 1795, where he explored the Gambia River and encountered the local tribes. The book also describes Park's second expedition to Africa in 1805, where he attempted to trace the Niger River to its source. The biography provides a detailed account of Park's travels, his encounters with the native people, and the challenges he faced. The book also explores Park's personal life, including his marriage and family. The Life of Mungo Park is a fascinating account of one of the most important explorers of the African continent, and it provides a unique insight into the life and times of this remarkable man.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: 1165796546
• ISBN13: 9781165796540
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"