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Mungo Park’s account of his journeys into West Africa in 1795 and again in 1805 provided Europeans with their first reliable description of the interior of the continent. Though he failed in the object of his mission – to chart the course of the Niger River – he succeeded in leaving a unique record of everyday life before the exploitation of Africa by Europeans, as valuable today as it was then. His first-hand experiences of tribal justice, gold mining and the slave trade are recorded, as well as his own understated heroism, a story of courage, open-hearted friendship and betrayal.
With two new afterwords by Africa expert Anthony Sattin
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One of the greatest and most respected explorers the world has known, a man of infinite courage and lofty principles -- E W Bovill, Niger Explored
One of the most gripping adventure stories in the English language. -- Dervla Murphy, Daily Telegraph
One of the most lively and inspirational accounts of the exploration of Africa. -- Michael Palin
What amazing reading these diaries make today! -- Roy Kerridge, Tatler
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One of the most gripping adventure stories in the English language. -- Dervla Murphy, Daily Telegraph
One of the most lively and inspirational accounts of the exploration of Africa. -- Michael Palin
What amazing reading these diaries make today! -- Roy Kerridge, Tatler
First published in 1799
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- Publication date1983
- ISBN 10 0907871550
- ISBN 13 9780907871552
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- Number of pages424
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