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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

Catalog Data

Author:
Hornemann, Friedrich 1772-1800  Search this
Rennell, James 1742-1830  Search this
Marsden, William 1754-1836  Search this
Young, William Sir 1740-1815  Search this
Association for Promoting the Discovery of the Interior Parts of Africa  Search this
Physical description:
iv, xxvi, 195 [i.e. 196] p., [3] leaves of plates : 3 maps (2 folded) ; 24 cm
Type:
Books
Place:
Libyan Desert
Fezzan (Libya)
Date:
1985
1802
Notes:
Page 188* inserted after p. 188.
Reprint. Originally published: London : Nicol, 1802.
Contents:
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 / 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 / F. Horneman -- IV. Geographical illustrations of the travels and informations of F. Horneman, with maps / Major James Rennell -- V. Observations on the language of Siwah / William Marsden -- IV. List of the members of the society instituted for the purpose of promoting a discovery of the interior parts of Africa
Topic:
Description and travel  Search this
Call number:
DT218 .H815 1802a
DT218.H815 1802a
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_324554