William Simpson

A Private Journal Kept During The Niger Expedition

From The Commencement In May, 1841, Until The Recall Of The Expedition In June, 1842 (1843)

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Produktbeschreibung

""A Private Journal Kept During The Niger Expedition: From The Commencement In May, 1841, Until The Recall Of The Expedition In June, 1842"" is a historical book written by William Simpson. The book is a personal account of the author's experiences during the Niger Expedition, which was an attempt by the British government to explore the Niger River and establish trade routes in West Africa. The journal covers the period from May 1841 to June 1842, during which Simpson was part of the expedition as a member of the British Navy. The book provides a detailed description of the day-to-day activities of the expedition, including the challenges faced by the crew, the interactions with local tribes, and the progress made in mapping the river. It also includes observations on the geography, flora, and fauna of the region. The book is a valuable primary source for historians interested in the history of West Africa, the British Empire, and the exploration of the African continent in the 19th century.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.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 156
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Januar 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 237g
• ISBN-13: 9781437464245
• ISBN-10: 1437464246
• Artikelnr.: 25909304