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Published by Taylor & Francis Group, 2019
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Published by Kessinger Publishing, LLC, 2009
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the gripping story of a 19th-century expedition to explore the River Niger in Africa. The narrative follows the journey of a group of British merchants who, driven by both commercial ambitions and a desire to end the slave trade, embarked on a daring voyage to establish trade routes in the heart of the continent. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the complex motivations behind early European exploration of Africa, revealing the intertwining of economic aspirations and moral ideals. The author, deeply moved by the hardships he witnessed, reflects upon the devastating impact of the slave trade on African communities, and expresses his hope that the expedition will bring about a more humane and prosperous future for the people of the interior. The bookââ â¢s detailed accounts of the expedition's struggles, including perilous navigation, disease outbreaks, and encounters with local tribes, offer a captivating firsthand perspective on the challenges of venturing into uncharted territories. This richly documented expedition, both an ambitious commercial enterprise and a humanitarian undertaking, serves as a testament to the complexities and contradictions of European colonialism in the 19th century. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
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Published by Frank Cass and Co Limited, London, 1971
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Published by Frank Cass and Co Limited, London, 1971
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Published by Routledge 1971-09-09, 1971
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Published by Richard Bentley, 1837
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Narrative of an expedition into the interior of Africa, by the River Niger in the steam-vessels Quorra and Alburkah in 1832, 1833 and 1834, Laird, MacGregor and R A K Oldfield. Published by Richard Bentley, London, 1837. First Edition. Two volumes rebound in one. 8vo up to 9½" tall. Volume 1: 451pp., Volume 2: 447pp. plus Vocabulary. 6 engraved plates including chart of the river Quorra. Bound in brown cloth with green label to spine. In very nice condition with light wear to boards with occasional spotting to contents. Bookplate of John Ralph Willis (1938-2007), a prominent African American educator and art collector. An account of the 1832-1834 expedition into the African interior, a "technical and exploration venture" to the confluence of the Niger and Benue Rivers: "Of the forty-eight white men who began the venture in 1832, only nine survived when it ended in 1834"--DNB. Laird and Oldfield were two of these nine; Laird would become known as the first European to voyage up the Benue. William Allen was also among the survivors.