Recent Discoveries in Africa [2/4]
Anon
Genre: | Serial, Extract, Abstract, Travelogue |
Publications extracted: | Denham and Clapperton 1826 |
Subjects: | Exploration |
People mentioned: | Walter Oudney |
The writer discusses the great importance of 'friendly intercourse' with Sheikh Muhammed el-A al-H Kanami of Bornu [part of modern Nigeria], both in terms of its benefit to 'science and research', and for reasons of commerce and philanthropy (459). | |
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