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Travels of Richard and John Lander into the interior of Africa, for the discovery of the course and termination of the Niger / From unpublished documents in the possession of the late Capt. John William Barber Fullerton ... with a prefatory analysis of the previous travels of Park, Denham, Clapperton, Adams, Lyon, Ritchie, &c. into the hitherto unexplored countries of Africa cover

Travels of Richard and John Lander into the interior of Africa, for the discovery of the course and termination of the Niger / From unpublished documents in the possession of the late Capt. John William Barber Fullerton ... with a prefatory analysis of the previous travels of Park, Denham, Clapperton, Adams, Lyon, Ritchie, &c. into the hitherto unexplored countries of Africa

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Two brothers undertake a riverine expedition that traces the Niger from its upper reaches to the sea, narrating their navigation, hardships, encounters, and ultimate discovery of the river's termination. A prefatory analysis synthesizes earlier journeys by Park, Denham, Clapperton, Adams, Lyon, and others, assessing competing theories and previous failures. The volume compiles unpublished documents and detailed chapters on routes, desert crossings, major towns such as Timbuctoo and Mourzouk, local customs, commerce, religion, and the slave trade, and records illness, deaths, and diplomatic encounters. Natural history, geography, and ethnographic observations are interwoven with travel narrative to present a comprehensive account of West African exploration.

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Robert Huish

Robert Huish was an English author and explorer known for his work on African exploration. His notable book, "Travels of Richard and John Lander into the interior of Africa," provides a detailed account of the Lander brothers' expeditions aimed at uncovering the course of the Niger River. Drawing from unpublished documents and previous explorations, Huish's work contributes to the understanding of the geography and cultures of West Africa during the 19th century. His writings reflect the era's fascination with exploration and the quest for knowledge about uncharted territories.

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