9780282372378 - Journal of an Expedition to Explore the Course and Termination of the Niger, Vol. 2 of 3: With a Narrative of a Voyage Down That River to Its Termination (Classic R... (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book details an expedition into the heart of Africa undertaken by the Lander brothers to explore the course and termination of the Niger river. The Niger had long been a topic of speculation and interest among European explorers, and this book provides a firsthand account of the challenges and discoveries made during the expedition. The authors provide a detailed description of the river's course and surrounding landscape, as well as interactions with local populations and insights into their cultures and customs. The expedition faced numerous obstacles, including treacherous rapids, hostile tribes, and disease, but the brothers persevered and ultimately achieved their goal. Their findings helped to shape understanding of the African continent and its geography, and remain an important contribution to the field of exploration. 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.