Proceedings of the Association for Promoting the Discovery of the Inte

[AFRICAN ASSOCIATION.]

Proceedings of the Association for Promoting the Discovery of the Interior Parts of Africa.

First edition thus. With a large folding engraved map of Northern Africa by Major Rennell. 4to. Contemporary full tree calf, with the monogram of the Duke of Buccleugh and Queensbury to each cover, rebacked, the spine ruled in gilt, and with contrasting morocco label. Endpapers foxed. Bookplate to upper pastedown, description mounted to lower pastedown and former purchase receipt loosely inserted. xi, [1 blank], 236pp. London, C. Macrae, 1790.

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[AFRICAN ASSOCIATION.]

Proceedings of the Association for Promoting the Discovery of the Interior Parts of Africa.

Founded in 1788, the Association had as its object “promoting the discovery of the inland districts of Africa”, and its activities mark the beginnings of the systematic exploration of the continent. It also hoped to foster British trade, political prestige and influence. It was later to merge with the newly formed Royal Geographical Society.

The first concern of the African Association was to locate the source and direction of flow of the River Niger, with expeditions originating on the North African coast. The first four expeditions were unfortunate due to the fact that their leaders, Ledyard, Lucas, Hornemann and Houghton, all either died en route or were murdered. However the fifth, led by Mungo Park, proved a great geographical success. This early compilation includes communications from both Ledyard and Lucas, and their geographical findings are elucidated by Rennell in a memoir as well as in his map.

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