{"product_id":"mungo-park-travels-in-the-interior-of-africa-1817","title":"Mungo Park – Travels in the Interior of Africa, 1817","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePARK, Mungo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTravels in the Interior of Africa, in the Years 1795, 1796, 1797, also in 1805 and 1806; Including Both Expeditions of that Celebrated Traveller. Compiled from his Original Works, and Other Authentic Sources, by John Campbell, Esq.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e London: Printed for A. K. Newman \u0026amp; Co., Leadenhall Street; by Oliver \u0026amp; Boyd, Edinburgh, 1817. 12mo. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn early nineteenth-century single-volume account of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eboth of Mungo Park’s expeditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e into the interior of West Africa, compiled by the Scottish missionary and traveller John Campbell from Park’s published writings and other contemporary sources.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePark’s first expedition of 1795–97, undertaken for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfrican Association\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, established his reputation as one of the most celebrated European explorers of his generation. Travelling inland from the Gambia, he \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereached the Niger at Segu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and provided European readers with one of the earliest substantial first-hand accounts of the river and the societies through which he travelled. He returned to West Africa in 1805 at the head of a second expedition intended to trace the Niger further east. Disease and exhaustion devastated the party, and Park himself died at Bussa in 1806 while attempting to escape an attack on the river.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished little more than a decade after Park’s death, Campbell’s compact account brought together the narratives of both journeys in a single accessible volume, ending with the circumstances surrounding Park’s final expedition. The engraved frontispiece dramatically depicts the the disastrous event.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith the handsome engraved \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003earmorial bookplate of Bushell Anningson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to the front pastedown, displaying three ladders on the shield, a ladder as crest, and crossed sword and firearm beneath. The same armorial bookplate is recorded in the Franks Bequest; an impression there is noted as being on paper watermarked 1838.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccompanying the volume is a later photocopy of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1827 sale catalogue for the contents of Pinsley House\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Broad Street, Leominster, sold by J. P. Bradford on 9–11 April 1827, which specifically lists \u003c\/span\u003e“Mungo Park’s Travels in Africa, \u0026amp;c.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e under Books.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18.5 × 11 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContemporary half calf over marbled boards. Binding heavily rubbed and worn, with considerable surface loss to the marbled paper, wear to corners and edges; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esometime rebacked, with the original spine laid down\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The gilt spine lettering remains clearly legible. Internally generally sound, with scattered spotting, foxing and age-toning, occasionally heavier. The engraved frontispiece is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edetached but present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with spotting. Heavily cancelled early ownership inscription to verso of title, with some resulting show-through. Armorial bookplate well preserved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite the externally worn binding, an appealing copy distinguished by the \u003c\/span\u003eBushell Anningson provenance\u003cspan\u003e and by the unusual accompanying material \u003c\/span\u003eraising the possibility of an earlier Pinsley House connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBibliographical Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eEngraved frontispiece, \u003cspan class=\"text-token-text-primary cursor-text rounded-sm\"\u003e[8]\u003c\/span\u003e, 254, \u003cspan class=\"text-token-text-primary cursor-text rounded-sm\"\u003e[2]\u003c\/span\u003e pp. publisher’s advertisements, followed by a blank rear flyleaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCampbell’s compilation had appeared at Edinburgh through Oliver \u0026amp; Boyd in 1816; this London edition was issued the following year by A. 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Newman \u0026amp; Co., with Oliver \u0026amp; Boyd named as printers on the title page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReferences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFranks Bequest, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatalogue of British and American Book Plates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, s.v. “Anningson, Bushell” — “1838 watermark in paper.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Reservoir Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58002573001086,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/4464\/8318\/files\/IMG_0152.jpg?v=1789055656","url":"https:\/\/reservoirbooks.store\/products\/mungo-park-travels-in-the-interior-of-africa-1817","provider":"Reservoir Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}