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Klappentext In this important book of 1826! three explorers document the first complete crossing of the Sahara Desert by Europeans. Zusammenfassung This important book, first published in 1826, brings together the memoirs of three explorers, Major Dixon Denham (1786–1828), Lieutenant Hugh Clapperton (1788–1827) and Dr Walter Oudney (1790–1824), to document the first complete crossing of the Sahara in recorded history, and provide unique insights into pre-colonial Africa. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; Introductory chapter - from Tripoli to Mourzuk; Excursion to the westward of Mourzuk; Major Denham's Narrative: 1. From Mourzuk to Kouka in Bornou; 2. Kouka; 3. Expedition to Mandara; 4. Excursion to Munga and the Gambarou; 5. Rainy season at Kouka; 6. Excursion to Loggun, and death of Mr. Toole; 7. Journey to the eastern shores of the Lake Tchad; Supplemental chapter on Bornou; Captain Clapperton's Narrative: 1. From Kouka to Murmur, where Dr. Oudney died; 2. From Murmur to Kano; 3. From Kano to Sackatoo, and residence there; Appendix: 1. Translation of a letter from the Sheikh Mohammed El Kanemy; 2. Translation of a letter from an African chieftain; 3. A letter from Yousuf, Pasha of Tripoli, to the Sheikh of Bornou; 4. A letter from the Pasha of Tripoli; 5. A letter from the Sheikh of Bornou to the Sultan of Kanou; 6. A letter from the Sheikh of Bornou to the Sultan of Hoosa; 7. A letter from the Chieftain Mohammed Gamsoo; 8. A document relating to the death of Mungo Park; 9. A letter from the Sheikh of Bornou to Captain Clapperton; 10. A document made at the Court of Justice of Bornou; 11. Translation of letters and documents received from the Sheikh of Bornou concerning Mr. Tyrwhit's death; 12. Translation of an Arabic MS.; 13. A narrative of the first Battle of Kadawee; 14. The song of Mohammed-Alameen ben Mohammed El Kanemy; 15. Translation of an extempore Arab song; 16. Translation of the Song of the Fezzanneers, on Boo Khaloom's death; 17. Bornou vocabulary; 18. Begharmi vocabulary; 19. Mandara vocabulary; 20. Timbuctoo vocabulary; 21. Zoology; 22. Botany; 23. Letter to Major Denham on the rock specimens; 24. Thermometrical journals....
