The Life and Travels of Mungo Park, 1840

Als erster Europäer am Schwarzen FlußWild und unerschlossen sind weite Teile des afrikanischen Kontinents zu Beginn des 19. Jahrhunderts. Der junge schottische Arzt Mungo Park bricht mit offiziellem Auftrag auf, um das Innere Afrikas weiter zu erforschen. Angezogen vom gewaltigen Strom Niger und dem legendären Timbuktu, der "Königin der Wüste", dringt er tief in den dunklen Kontinent vor. Vier andere Expeditionen waren bereits gescheitert, als Park am 22. Mai 1795 den Hafen von Portsmouth verlässt. Seine Rückkehr am Weihnachtstag 1797 ist für seine Zeitgenossen eine einzige Sensation, seine Berichte begründen seinen Ruhm.Doch Park ist dem Zauber Afrikas verfallen. Gegen viele Warnungen unternimmt er 1805 eine zweite Reise. Deren Tagebücher gelangen zwar zurück in die Heimat - er selbst bleibt in den Weiten des Schwarzen Kontinents verschollen. Was bleibt, sind seine Aufzeichnungen aus einer Gegend, die damals nur aus den wenigen Erzählungen einheimischer Händler bekannt war: Ein wissenschaftliches Zeugnis von Rang.

1795 bricht der junge schottische Arzt Mungo Park in offizieller Mission auf, um das weitgehend unbekannte, unerschlossene, wilde Innere Afrikas weiter zu erforschen. Angezogen vom gewaltigen Strom Niger und dem legendären Timbuktu, der 'Königin der Wüste', dringt er tief in den 'dunklen Kontinent' vor. Vier vorherige Expeditionen waren bereits gescheitert, sein direkter Vorgänger war unterwegs ermordet worden. Parks Rückkehr am Weihnachtstag 1797 ist eine Sensation, seine Berichte machen ihn berühmt. Doch Park ruht sich auf seinem Ruhm nicht aus, er kommt in der Heimat nicht zur Ruhe, denn er ist dem Zauber Afrikas verfallen. Ermutigt durch den Erfolg seiner ersten Expedition unternimmt er 1805 entgegen vieler Warnungen eine zweite Reise. Diesmal gelangen nur seine Tagebücher zurück in die Heimat - er selbst bleibt in den Weiten Afrikas verschollen. Bei heutigen Reisen ins innerste Afrika ist aufgrund der politischen Lage oft noch Vorsicht geboten, trotzdem werden touristische Niger-Flussexpeditionen auf den Spuren Parks angeboten. In seinen lebendigen, eindrücklichen Schilderungen ist es möglich, sich lesend sicher dort zu verlieren, wo Mungo Park selbst verloren ging: auf der Lebensader Niger, im Herzen Afrikas.

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Mungo Park (11 September 1771 – 1806) was a Scottish explorer of West Africa. He was the first Westerner known to have travelled to the central portion of the Niger River, and his account of his travels is still in print. This book has been deemed as a classic and has stood the test of time. The book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations.

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Embark on an extraordinary journey through the heart of Africa with "Travels in the Interior Districts of Africa," a captivating narrative that has been out of print for decades and is now lovingly republished by Alpha Editions. This remarkable work, performed under the direction of the African Association in the late 18th century, offers an unparalleled glimpse into the adventures and challenges faced by explorers in a time of burgeoning curiosity about the African continent.In this compelling account, the author chronicles his expeditions across uncharted territories, revealing rich cultural insights and the breathtaking landscapes of Africa. From encounters with diverse tribes to the exploration of historical geography, this book serves as both a travel memoir and a vital historical document, capturing the spirit of exploration that defined an era.This edition is not just a reprint; it s a collector s item and a cultural treasure, meticulously restored for today s and future generations. Whether you are a casual reader seeking adventure or a classic literature collector looking to enrich your library, this book invites you to discover the allure of 18th-century travel narratives and the enduring legacy of African exploration.Join the ranks of those who appreciate the profound impact of colonial travel literature and immerse yourself in the thrilling journeys that shaped our understanding of Africa. Don t miss your chance to own this essential piece of literary history!

Mungo Park was the original lone explorer of West Africa. The first European to reach the Niger, record its flow direction and return alive, he was considered a hero on his return. He died during his second exploration attempt inland along the Niger to discover the city of Timbuktu. Published posthumously in 1815 by the African Institution, which had sponsored his journey, a biography, personal letters and the account of the rescue team sent to discover his fate accompany Park's own journal of the expedition. The journals and letters are a fascinating description of the constant dangers and thrill of the age of exploration. Battling adverse weather, local hostility, tropical diseases and the death of nearly all his party including his brother-in-law, Park writes 'I would still persevere; and if I could not succeed in the object of my journey, I would at least die on the Niger.'