Africa

Life and Travels of Mungo Park

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 up the river for Jonkakonda--arrives at Dr. Laidley's. Some account of Pisania, and the British fact...

Chapters

65. Chapter 65

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...

68. Chapter 68

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...

71. Chapter 71

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...

64. Chapter 64

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...

66. Chapter 66

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...

51. Chapter 51

_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...

39. Chapter 39

_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...

38. Chapter 38

_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...

50. Chapter 50

_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...

60. Chapter 60

_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...

59. Chapter 59

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...

44. Chapter 44

_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...

56. Chapter 56

_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...

52. Chapter 52

_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.--...

58. Chapter 58

_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...

48. Chapter 48

_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...

69. Chapter 69

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...

54. Chapter 54

_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...

42. Chapter 42

_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...

35. Chapter 35

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...

55. Chapter 55

_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...

53. Chapter 53

_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...

37. Chapter 37

_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...

43. Chapter 43

_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...

36. Chapter 36

_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.--...

57. Chapter 57

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...

45. Chapter 45

_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...

47. Chapter 47

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...

46. Chapter 46

_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...

61. Chapter 61

_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...

41. Chapter 41

_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...

40. Chapter 40

_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.-...

72. Chapter 72

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...

49. Chapter 49

_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...

62. Chapter 62

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...

70. Chapter 70

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...

67. Chapter 67

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...

63. Chapter 63

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...

7. Chapter 7

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...

14. Chapter 14

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....

16. Chapter 16

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...

19. Chapter 19

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...

13. Chapter 13

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...

5. Chapter 5

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...

26. Chapter 26

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...

4. Chapter 4

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...

9. Chapter 9

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...

18. Chapter 18

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....

24. Chapter 24

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'...

17. Chapter 17

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...

29. Chapter 29

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...

31. Chapter 31

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...

1. Chapter 1

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...

34. Chapter 34

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...

11. Chapter 11

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...

23. Chapter 23

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...

6. Chapter 6

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...

8. Chapter 8

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...

2. Chapter 2

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,...

3. Chapter 3

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...

15. Chapter 15

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...

32. Chapter 32

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...

25. Chapter 25

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...

30. Chapter 30

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...

28. Chapter 28

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...

21. Chapter 21

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...

10. Chapter 10

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...

20. Chapter 20

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...

12. Chapter 12

27. Chapter 27

33. Chapter 33

22. Chapter 22