Travels in Western Africa, in the years 1818, 19, 20, and 21, from the river Gambia, through Woolli, Bondoo, Galam, Kasson, Kaarta, and Foolidoo, to the river Niger

An expedition sets out from the Gambia and crosses successive West African regions toward the Niger, documenting routes, towns, rulers, and local customs. The narrative records practical challenges—scarcity of provisions, difficult terrain, loss of animals, sickness and deaths among companions—and diplomatic encounters with chiefs and kings that shape chosen paths. Interleaved are cartographic and descriptive materials such as maps, drawings, and costume sketches, plus observations on trade, natural features, and social practices. The account balances factual reporting of journeys and setbacks with reflections on the motives and limits of exploratory endeavours in the region.