| Author |
Park, Mungo, 1771-1806 |
| Title |
Life and Travels of Mungo Park
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| Alternate Title |
Travels in Africa
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 58.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Carlo Traverso, Beginners Projects, Beth Trapaga, Tonya Allen, Steen Christensen, Thomas Berger, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Life and Travels of Mungo Park" by Mungo Park is an exploration account written in the late 18th century. This narrative details the adventures of Mungo Park, a Scottish explorer, as he embarks on an ambitious journey to uncover the mysteries of Africa, particularly the pathway of the Niger River and the rich cultural tapestry of its peoples. At the start of the book, Mungo Park recounts his early life and motivations for undertaking his expedition to the interior of Africa. He provides insights into his preparation, the initial leg of his journey along the Gambia River, and his observations of the land and its inhabitants, including the Feloops, Jaloffs, Foulahs, and Mandingoes. His character is painted in the idyllic hues of enthusiasm for discovery as he navigates the challenges of sickness, cultural misunderstandings, and the political intricacies within the kingdoms he encounters. The opening sets a tone of adventure and curiosity, promising future reflections on both the natural world and the complex societies he will explore. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
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| Subject |
Africa -- Discovery and exploration
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| Subject |
Niger River
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
8564 |
| Release Date |
Jul 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 26, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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