Life and Travels of Mungo Park

On the 30th January 1805, Park, accompanied by Mr. Anderson, his brother-in-law, who was to be second in command of the expedition, and Mr. Scott, a friend and neighbour, who we...

Government resolved to send an expedition to Tripoli, across the Great Desert, to Bornou, confiding in the friendly disposition of the Bashaw of Tripoli, whose influence extende...

In the preceding chapter the reader must have admired the fortitude and resolution manifested by Lander, when, after the death of Clapperton, he had to travel to the coast alone...

Park's own narrative of his travels will now have informed the reader of all that wonderful train of events which the hardy and enterprising discoverer went through: of his capt...

Park now reached the Niger, the point at which he had too fondly hoped that all his difficulties would be at an end. He had conceived that, once afloat upon its waters, he would...

_Departure from Sego, and arrival at Kabba.--Description of the shea, or vegetable butter tree.--The Author and his guide arrive at Sansanding.--Behaviour of the Moors at that p...

_Some account of the inhabitants of Tallika.--The Author proceeds for Fatteconda--incidents on the road.--Crosses the Neriko, arrives at Koorkarany--reaches the River Faleme--Fi...

_The Author sets out from Pisania--his attendants--reaches Jindy.--Story related by a Mandingo Negro.--Proceeds to Medina, the capital of Woolli.--Interview with the king--Saphi...

_The Author proceeds to Wassiboo.--Is joined by some fugitive Kaartans, who accompany him in his route through Bambarra.--Discovers the Niger.--Some account of Sego, the capital...

_The coffle crosses the Jallonka Wilderness.--Miserable fate of one of the female slaves.--Arrives at Sooseeta.--Proceeds to Manna.--Some account of the Jallonkas.--Crosses the...

Transactions at Kamalia resumed.--Arabic MSS. in use among the Mahomedan Negroes.--Reflections concerning the conversion and education of the Negro children.--Return of the Auth...

_Some account of Jarra, and the Moorish inhabitants.--The Author applies for and obtains permission from Ali, the Moorish chief or sovereign of Ludamar, to pass through his terr...

_The account of the Mandingoes continued.--Their notions in respect of the planetary bodies, and the figure of the earth.--Their religious opinions, and belief in a future state...

_The Author returns westward.--Arrives at Modiboo, and recovers his horse.--Finds great difficulty in travelling in consequence of the rains, and the overflowing of the river.--...

_Of gold-dust, and the manner in which it is collected.--Process of washing it.--Its value in Africa,--Of ivory.--Surprise of the Negroes at the eagerness of the Europeans for t...

_Ali departs for Jarra, and the Author allowed to follow him thither.--The Author's faithful servant, Demba, seized by Ali's order, and sent back into slavery.--Ali returns to h...

Encouraged by the discoveries made by Denham and Clapperton, and by the safe return of two members of the mission, government resolved to send out another expedition. Captain Cl...

_Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wo...

_The Author admitted to an audience of the King of Kasson, whom he finds well disposed towards him.--Incidents during the Author's stay at Kooniakary.--Departs thence for Kemmoo...

Messrs Laird, Oldfield, and Lander, set out in the Quorra and Alburkah. Attack of the natives. Leave Eboe. Mortality on board the vessels. Capture of an alligator. Aspect of the...

_Of the climate and seasons.--Winds.--Vegetable productions.--Population.--General observations on the character and disposition of the Mandingoes; and a summary account of thei...

_Inhospitable reception at Taffara.--A Negro funeral at Sooha.--The Author continues his route through several villages along the banks of the Niger, until he comes to Koolikorr...

_Description of the Feloops, the Jaloffs, the Foulahs, and Mandingoes.--Some account of the trade between the nations of Europe and the natives of Africa by the way of the Gambi...

_Journey from Kemmoo to Funingkedy.--Some account of the Lotus.--A youth murdered by the Moors--interesting scene at his death.--Author passes through Simbing.--Some particulars...

_The author's motives for undertaking the voyage--his instructions and departure--arrives at Jillifree, on the Gambia River--proceeds to Vintain,--Some account of the Feloops.--...

A state of subordination, and certain inequalities of rank and condition, are inevitable in every stage of civil society; but when this subordination is carried to so great a le...

_Various occurrences during the Author's confinement at Benowm--is visited by some Moorish ladies.--A funeral and wedding.--The Author receives an extraordinary present from the...

The Moors of this part of Africa are divided into many separate tribes; of which the most formidable, according to what was reported to me, are those of Trasart and Il Braken, w...

_Occurrences at the camp continued.--Information collected by the Author concerning Houssa and Tombuctoo; and the situation of the latter.--The route described from Morocco to B...

_The caravan proceeds to Konkadoo, and crosses the Falemé River.--Its arrival at Baniserile, Kirwani, and Tambacunda.--Incidents on the road.--A matrimonial case.--The caravan p...

_Arrival at Teesee.--Interview with Tiggity Sego, the king's brother,--The Author's detention at Teesee.--Some account of that place and its inhabitants.--Incidents which occurr...

_Account of Kajaaga.--Serawoollies--their manners and language.--Account of Joag.--The Author is ill treated, and robbed of half of his effects, by order of Batcheri, the king.-...

The peculiar characteristic of British enterprise is in general its practical tendency; wherever a way is opened which promises to afford a competent return for labour and even...

_The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the san...

respects to the king in person; but I sent him word, by the officer to whom we paid customs, that his prayers for my safety had not been unavailing. We continued our route until...

At the same time that Clapperton undertook his second journey, Major Laing, who had on a former excursion penetrated a little way into the interior, attempted to reach Tombuctoo...

The fatal termination of Park's second journey by no means damped the ardent desire of acquiring fresh knowledge concerning the interior of Africa. The question as to whether th...

During the interval which elapsed between Park's first and second journey, several attempts were made to explore Central Africa. The first traveller was Frederick Horneman, a st...

The Author admitted to an audience of the King of Kasson, whom he finds well disposed towards him. Incidents during the Author's stay at Kooniakary. Departs thence for Kemmoo, t...

The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable. Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand....

Departure from Sego, and arrival at Kabba. Description of the shea, or vegetable butter tree. The Author and his guide arrive at Sansanding. Behaviour of the Moors at that place...

Government of Manding. The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects. The Author removes to Wonda...

Ali departs for Jarra, and the Author allowed to follow him thither. The Author's faithful servant, Demba, seized by Ali's order, and sent back into slavery. Ali returns to his...

Account of Kajaaga. Serawoollies--their manners and language. Account of Joag. The Author is ill treated, and robbed of half of his effects, by order of Batcheri, the king. Char...

The caravan proceeds to Konkadoo, and crosses the Falemé River. Its arrival at Baniserile, Kirwani, and Tambacunda. Incidents on the road. A matrimonial case. The caravan procee...

Some account of the inhabitants of Tallika. The Author proceeds for Fatteconda--incidents on the road. Crosses the Neriko, arrives at Koorkarany--reaches the River Faleme--Fishe...

Some account of Jarra, and the Moorish inhabitants. The Author applies for and obtains permission from Ali, the Moorish chief or sovereign of Ludamar, to pass through his territ...

Inhospitable reception at Taffara. A Negro funeral at Sooha. The Author continues his route through several villages along the banks of the Niger, until he comes to Koolikorro....

Transactions at Kamalia resumed. Arabic MSS. in use among the Mahomedan Negroes. Reflections concerning the conversion and education of the Negro children. Return of the Author'...

The Author returns westward. Arrives at Modiboo, and recovers his horse. Finds great difficulty in travelling in consequence of the rains and the overflowing of the river. Is in...

Arrival at St. Jago. Reaches Goree. Letters from that place. Arrival at Kayee--hires a guide, and sets out. Difficulties. Woolo-Bamboo. Tornado. Sickness of the soldiers. Park's...

Major Denham, Captain Clapperton, and Dr. Oudney arrive at Mourzouk. Boo-Khaloom. The desert. Tibboos and Tuaricks. Lake Tchad. Shiek of Bornou. Expedition to Mandara. Attack on...

Park's motives for undertaking the voyage--his instructions and departure--arrives at Jillifree, on the Gambia River--proceeds to Vintain. Some account of the Feloops. Proceeds...

Richard and John Lander set out. Badagry. Journey to Kiama. African horse race. Kakafungi. Boussa. Sail up the Niger to Yaoorie. Embark at Boussa. Island of Zagoshi. Dangerous s...

Occurrences at the camp continued. Information collected by the Author concerning Houssa and Tombuctoo; and the situation of the latter. The route described from Morocco to Beno...

Of gold-dust, and the manner in which it is collected. Process of washing it. Its value in Africa. Of ivory. Surprise of the Negroes at the eagerness of the Europeans for this c...

Arrival at Teesee. Interview with Tiggity Sego, the king's brother. The Author's detention at Teesee. Some account of that place and its inhabitants. Incidents which occurred th...

Journey from Kemmoo to Funingkedy. Some account of the Lotus. A youth murdered by the Moors--interesting scene at his death. Author passes through Simbing. Some particulars conc...

Description of the Feloops, the Jaloffs, the Foulahs, and Mandingoes. Some account of the trade between the nations of Europe and the natives of Africa by the way of the Gambia,...

The Author sets out from Pisania--his attendants--reaches Jindy. Story related by a Mandingo Negro. Proceeds to Medina, the capital of Woolli. Interview with the King. Saphies o...

The Author proceeds to Wassiboo. Is joined by some fugitive Kaartans, who accompany him in his route through Bambarra. Discovers the Niger. Some account of Sego, the capital of...

Captain Clapperton sets out on a second journey. Death of three principal members of the expedition. Clapperton and Lander reach Eyeo. Arrive at Kacunda. Enter the Borgoo countr...

The coffle crosses the Jallonka Wilderness. Miserable fate of one of the female slaves. Arrives at Sooseeta. Proceeds to Manna. Some account of the Jallonkas. Crosses the main s...

Distressed state of Park. Mortality in the expedition. Negociations with Mansong. Interview with Modibinnie. Park's speech. Reaches Sansanding. Death of Mr. Anderson. Park build...

Park's arrival at Pisania. Returns to England. Reception from the African Association. Visits Scotland. Publication of his travels. Popularity of the work. Settles as a surgeon...

The account of the Mandingoes continued. Their notions in respect of the planetary bodies, and the figure of the earth. Their religious opinions, and belief in a future state. T...

Various occurrences during the Author's confinement at Benowm--is visited by some Moorish ladies. A funeral and wedding. The Author receives an extraordinary present from the br...

Of the climate and seasons. Winds. Vegetable productions. Population. General observations on the character and disposition of the Mandingoes; and a summary account of their man...