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THE JOURNAL OF A MISSION TO THE INTERIOR OF AFRICA IN THE YEAR 1805. TOGETHER WITH OTHER DOCUMENTS, OFFICIAL AND PRIVATE, RELATING TO THE SAME MISSION. TO WHICH IS PREFIXED AN ACCOUNT OF THE LIFE OF MR. PARK Author: Park, Mungo Title: THE JOURNAL OF A MISSION TO THE INTERIOR OF AFRICA IN THE YEAR 1805. TOGETHER WITH OTHER DOCUMENTS, OFFICIAL AND PRIVATE, RELATING TO THE SAME MISSION. TO WHICH IS PREFIXED AN ACCOUNT OF THE LIFE OF MR. PARK Publication: Philadelphia: Edward Earle. 1815 Description: Leather-bound. Old half leather with marbled paper sides (well worn). Hinges cracked. 8vo. 9 in. Considerable foxing throughout, but quite readable. Lacks Map. With Isaaco and Amadi Fatouma's journals as appendices. The journal of Park's second expedition during which his party was attacked and murdered, which may or may not have had something to do with Park's purported propensity to shoot first. NO map. Fair Only. Park was a Scottish explorer of West Africa, who made several important journeys of discovery, in fact was the European "UR" explorer for this region: "His dispassionate — if not scientific or objective — descriptions set a standard for future travel writers to follow and gave Europeans a glimpse of Africa's humanity and complexity. Park introduced them to a vast continent unexplored by Europeans. ...Mungo Park was its first successful explorer, he set a standard for all who followed. After his death, European public and political interest in Africa began to increase. Perhaps the most lasting effect of Park's travels, though, was the influence on European colonial ambitions during the 19th century." (Frank Kryza, "The Race for Timbuktu: In Search of Africa’s City of Gold", 2006, Harper Collins). Seller ID: 82868 Aardvark Rare Books Eugene, OR We work hard to make your Bookbuying Experience safe, easy and fun. Aardvark Books is a proud member of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America) and IOBA, Independent Online Booksellers Association. Ezra is also an accredited and Qualified Appraiser of Books and Manuscripts, with a designation from the ASA (American Society of Appraisers), with considerable Archive experience as well. Shipping All books shipped to US destinations are sent via the US Postal Service. Faster shipping is available, please ask before paying. We will combine shipping on items purchased at the same time in order to help reduce costs. International shipping is also available. Please inquire for a shipping quote before ordering. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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