The journal of Frederick Horneman's travels, from Cairo to Mourzouk, the…
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"The Journal of Frederick Horneman's Travels, from Cairo to Mourzouk" is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book chronicles the journey of Frederick Horneman, who traveled from Cairo to Mourzouk, the capital of the Kingdom of Fezzan in Africa, during the late 18th century. The likely topic of the journal revolves around his explorations, the challenges he faced, and the observations he made regarding the cultures and landscapes
he encountered along the way. The opening of the journal sets the stage for Horneman's expedition, detailing his preparations for the journey and the motivation behind the exploration. It introduces his background, the support he received from the African Society, and the journey's commencement amidst political unrest in Egypt. As he begins his travels, Horneman captures vivid descriptions of his experiences with caravan life, the hospitality of the Arab people, the daunting desert landscapes, and the intercultural dynamics that arise amidst his mission to explore the uncharted territories of Africa. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hornemann, Friedrich, 1772-1800 |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Marsden, William, 1754-1836 |
| Contributor | Rennell, James, 1742-1830 |
| Contributor | Young, William, bart., 1740-1815 |
| Editor | Association for Promoting the Discovery of the Interior Parts of Africa |
| LoC No. | 05008259 |
| Title | The journal of Frederick Horneman's travels, from Cairo to Mourzouk, the capital of the kingdom of Fezzan, in Africa, in the years 1797-8 |
| Original Publication | London: G. and W. Nicol, 1802. |
| Note | Appendices: I. Observations on F. Horneman's description of the country and antiquities of Siwah; with reference to ancient accounts of the oasis and temple of Ammon. By Sir William Young ... II. Some account of F. Horneman, after his arrival at Mourzouk. III. A memoir, containing various informations respecting the interior of Africa; transmitted from Mourzouk in 1799, by F. Horneman. IV. Geographical illustrations of the travels and information of F. Horneman, with maps; by Major James Rennell ... V. Observations on the language of Siwah; in a letter to the Rt. Hon. Sir Joseph Ranks; by William Marsden ... IV. List of the members of the society, instituted for the purpose of promoting a discovery of the interior parts of Africa. |
| Credits | Galo Flordelis (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa |
| Subject | Libyan Desert -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Fezzan (Libya) -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Berber languages |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 71426 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-71426-4 |
| Release Date | Aug 17, 2023 |
| Last Update | Jan 16, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 625 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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