| Author |
Huish, Robert, 1777-1850 |
| Title |
Travels of Richard and John Lander into the interior of Africa, for the discovery of the course and termination of the Niger
From unpublished documents in the possession of the late Capt. John William Barber Fullerton ... with a prefatory analysis of the previous travels of Park, Denham, Clapperton, Adams, Lyon, Ritchie, &c. into the hitherto unexplored countries of Africa
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 56.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Summary |
"Travels of Richard and John Lander into the Interior of Africa" by Robert Huish is a historical account published in the early 19th century. The work details the explorations undertaken by the Lander brothers in their quest to discover the course and termination of the Niger River, a major geographical enigma of the time, highlighting the significant difficulties faced by explorers in a largely unknown region of Africa. The opening of the book sets the stage for the explorations by discussing the historical context of African geography and previous expeditions that sought to map its interiors. It emphasizes the spirit of inquiry that motivated these explorations, particularly focusing on the Lander brothers' determination and resilience amidst the challenges they encountered. The narrative begins with reflections on earlier explorers like Mungo Park and traces the developments in geographical understanding leading to the British government's decision to send Richard and John Lander to navigate the Niger River, ultimately portraying the broader implications of their journeys for both science and commerce. This introduction establishes a foundation for the detailed accounts of the journeys that follow, filled with encounters with native populations, rich landscapes, and the complexities surrounding European exploration in Africa. (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 |
Niger River
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| Subject |
Lander, Richard, 1804-1834
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| Subject |
Lander, John, 1807-1839
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| Subject |
Africa, West -- Discovery and exploration
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
12667 |
| Release Date |
Jun 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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