This biography tells the remarkable story of Mungo Park, a Scottish explorer who became one of the first Europeans to venture deep into the heart of Africa. Drawing on Park's own memoirs and journals, as well as contemporary accounts and historical documents, this book offers a gripping narrative of adventure and discovery. With its vivid descriptions of the African landscape and the challenges faced by early explorers, The Life of Mungo Park is an inspiring tale of courage and perseverance. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.