The Niger Journal of Richard and John Lander

by Robin Hallett (Editor)

Overview

The journal of the Lander brothers provides a narrative of one of the most important missions of exploration in the history of West Africa. The editor's introduction contains much new material on the Landers and their journey drawn from hitherto unpublished sources, while an epilogue describes Richard Lander's last expedition to the Niger in 1832-4 and his death at Fernando Po.
Originally published in 1965.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781136530524
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/05/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	336
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Robin Hallett

Table of Contents

1. The Riddle of the Niger 2. Richard and John Lander 3. The Landers' Journal 4. The States of the Niger Area in 1830 5. The Text of the Journal Journal Glossary 1. Portsmouth to Badagry 2. Badagry to Jenna 3. Jenna to Katunga 4. Katunga 5. Katunga to Kiama 6. Kiama 7. Kiama to Boossa 8. Boossa to Yaoorie 9. Yaoorie 10. Yaoorie to Wowow 11. Wowow 12. Boossa 13. Boossa to Lever 14. Lever to Zazozhi 15. Zagozhi 16. Zagozhi to Egga 17. Egga to Damuggoo 18. Damuggoo to Kirree 19. Kirree to Eboe Town 20. Eboe Town to Brass Town 21. Brass Town to London