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| Author | Richardson, James, 1806-1851 |
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| Title |
Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 1 Under the Orders and at the Expense of Her Majesty's Government |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51" by James Richardson is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book details Richardson's ambitious expedition to explore and establish commercial relations in Central Africa, particularly focusing on the abolishment of the slave trade and the promotion of legitimate trade. This account promises a vivid portrayal of both the geographical challenge and the cultural interactions encountered during the journey. The opening portion of the narrative introduces the preparations and motivations behind the expedition. Richardson, after a previous journey through the Sahara, conveys his hope to engage with the kingdoms of Central Africa, expressly to promote trade to counter the slave trade. He details the logistical challenges faced upon arriving in Tripoli, including delays related to weather and the arrival of necessary supplies. Accompanied by two Prussian colleagues, Drs. Barth and Overweg, he begins the journey into the desert, reflecting on the hardship and the fluctuating dynamics within the caravan itself. The emotions of parting from loved ones and the experience of traveling into the unknown reinforce the personal stakes of this ambitious mission. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa |
| Subject | Africa, Central -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Africa, North -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Richardson, James, 1806-1851 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 17164 |
| Release Date | Nov 27, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 13, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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