The Life Of Mungo Park (1835)

The Life of Mungo Park, written by H.B. and first published in 1835, is a biography of Scottish explorer Mungo Park. The book chronicles Park's life from his childhood in Scotland to his travels in Africa and ultimately his tragic death. Park is best known for his exploration of the Niger River and his attempts to discover the source of the river. The book provides a detailed account of Park's expeditions, including his encounters with African tribes, his struggles with illness and exhaustion, and his determination to succeed in his mission. The Life of Mungo Park also explores the political and social climate of the time, including the impact of the slave trade on Africa and the role of European explorers in the continent. Overall, the book is a fascinating account of one man's determination to explore the unknown and sheds light on the challenges and dangers faced by early explorers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.