The journal of Frederick Horneman's travels, from Cairo to Mourzouk, the capital of the kingdom of Fezzan, in Africa, in the years 1797-8

A first-person travel account traces an overland route from Cairo across the desert to Mourzouk, the capital of Fezzan, following caravan trails and oasis settlements. It records daily caravan routines, practical details of desert travel, encounters with local guides and tribal groups, and occasional threats and hardships. The narrative includes vivid descriptions of landscapes, watering-places, and the customs, material culture, and antiquities of oases such as Siwah and Augila. Appendices supply language notes, geographical commentary, maps, and contemporary observations that contextualize the traveller’s reports.