Mungo Park's African Adventures
Overview
In 1795, a young Scottish surgeon, Mungo Park (1771-1806), was hired by the African Association, a British organization that sponsored African explorati...
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Mungo Park
1771-1806
Scottish Explorer and Surgeon
Mungo Park was a Scottish surgeon best known for his explorations in Africa. In two expeditions he navigated large parts of the Niger River, writing ...
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Mungo Park's African Adventures