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"Proceedings of the Expedition to Explore the Northern Coast of Africa" by Captain F. W. Beechey and H. W. Beechey is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book documents an expedition undertaken to survey the northern coast of Africa, particularly the areas stretching from Tripoli eastward, including significant ancient sites such as the Greater Syrtis and Cyrenaica, along with the historic cities that made up the Pentapolis. It
aims to provide insights into the geography, antiquities, and cultural contexts encountered during the journey. At the start of this account, the expedition arrives at Tripoli, where the authors provide a vivid description of the town’s appearance and its reception of the party by local officials. They detail interactions with the Bashaw of Tripoli and introduce the local culture and the preparations needed for their journey. The opening chapters set the tone for the expedition, showcasing the hope for valuable discoveries about ancient sites while hinting at the challenges posed by the environment and local customs. The authors emphasize the importance of understanding the historical significance of the regions they explore, intertwining their experiences with the narratives of ancient historians and poets. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Beechey, Frederick William, 1796-1856 |
|---|---|
| Author | Beechey, H. W. (Henry William), 1789?-1862 |
| LoC No. | 05008286 |
| Title | Proceedings of the expedition to explore the northern coast of Africa, from Tripoly eastward : in MDCCCXXI. and MDCCCXXII., comprehending an account of the Greater Syrtis and Cyrenaica; and of the ancient cities composing the pentapolis |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: John Murray, 1828. |
| Credits | Galo Flordelis (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 45.4 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa |
| Subject | Tripoli (Libya) -- Discovery and exploration |
| Subject | Tripoli (Libya) -- Antiquities |
| Subject | Sidra, Gulf of (Libya) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 71318 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-71318-2 |
| Release Date | Aug 2, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 466 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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