"Proceedings of the Association for Promoting the Discovery of the Interior Parts of Africa," by the Association for Promoting the Discovery of the Interior Parts of Africa, recounts the story of a determined group in the late 1700s dedicated to unveiling the secrets of Africa. The book reveals the establishment of a society committed to traversing and chronicling Africa's unknown landscapes. We learn of the trials faced by pioneers such as Mr. Ledyard and Mr. Lucas as they attempt to navigate unfamiliar territories. The narrative starts with the African Association's creation in 1788, driven by a thirst for geographical enlightenment about the unexplored African regions, and illustrates the fervor of its members ready to initiate exploratory missions. The book focuses on the meticulous planning of Mr. Ledyard's ambitious cross-continental journey and Mr. Lucas's strategic approach to the kingdom of Fezzan, ultimately creating a rich historical backdrop that showcases the hopes, motivations, and goals of explorers eager to reveal the mysteries of a vast continent.
Proceedings of the Association for Promoting the Discovery of the Interior Parts of Africa [1790]
By Association for Promoting the Discovery of the Interior Parts of Africa
In the late 1700s, brave explorers face untold challenges as they venture into the depths of Africa, driven by a thirst for knowledge and the desire to map the unknown.
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About the AuthorThe Association for Promoting the Discovery of the Interior Parts of Africa, founded in London on 9 June 1788, was a British club dedicated to the exploration of West Africa, with the mission of discovering the origin and course of the Niger River and the location of Timbuktu, the "lost city" of gold. The formation of this group was effectively the "beginning of the age of African exploration".
The Association for Promoting the Discovery of the Interior Parts of Africa, founded in London on 9 June 1788, was a British club dedicated to the exploration of West Africa, with the mission of discovering the origin and course of the Niger River and the location of Timbuktu, the "lost city" of gold. The formation of this group was effectively the "beginning of the age of African exploration".
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