‎PARK, MUNGO. ‎
‎Travels in the interior districts of Africa: performed under the direction and patronage of the African Association, in the years 1795, 1796, and 1797. With an appendix, containing geographical illustrations of Africa by Major Rennell. Second edition.‎

‎ London, W. Bukmer and Co., 1799. 4to (270x235mm), contemporary half-calf, skilfully engraved portrait with the original spine laid down. With engraved portrait, 2 plates with musical scores, 3 folding maps (1 tear rep.) and 5 engraved plates (2 folding). XXVIII, 372, XCII, (2)pp. Published in the same year as the first edition; with bookplate of James St Aubyne. Mungo Park (1771-1806) was the first European to reach the well-nigh fabulous waters of the Niger. He followed the river almost to the Senegal valley. He finally reached Gambia after a lengthy return journey. His journal included a detailed description of a travel conditions, the nature of the area, rivers, and customs of various tribes. Few foxing. ‎

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