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A Biographical Memoir of the Late Dr. Walter Oudney, Captain Hugh Clapperton, Both of the Royal Navy, and Major Alex. Gordon Laing, All of Whom Died A

A Biographical Memoir of the Late Dr. Walter Oudney, Captain Hugh Clapperton, Both of the Royal Navy, and Major Alex. Gordon Laing, All of Whom Died A

Nelson, Thomas

Paperback

Historical FiguresAfrican HistoryAfrica

ISBN10: 1026233933
ISBN13: 9781026233931
Publisher: Xpresspress
Published: Jul 1 2026
Pages: 170
Weight: 0.54
Height: 0.36 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

This XpressRead Cram Edition of A biographical memoir of the late Dr. Walter Oudney, Captain Hugh Clapperton, both of the Royal Navy, and Major Alex. Gordon Laing, all of whom died amid their active and enterprising endeavours to explore the interior of Africa pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.

A biographical memoir of the late Dr. Walter Oudney, Captain Hugh Clapperton, and Major Alex. Gordon Laing, all of whom died amid their active and enterprising endeavours to explore the interior of Africa recounts the dramatic lives and expeditions of three pioneering figures in 19th-century African exploration. Authored by Thomas Nelson, this historical biography chronicles the courageous, and ultimately tragic, journeys of Oudney, Clapperton, and Laing as they ventured into the unknown.

Focusing particularly on the life and exploits of Alexander Gordon Laing, the book details the challenges, discoveries, and sacrifices made by these intrepid travelers. This volume provides a fascinating glimpse into the era of African exploration, offering insights into the geographical and cultural landscape encountered by these men. Their stories, filled with both ambition and peril, offer a poignant reflection on the cost of discovery. This edition makes available once again a vital historical account of these important figures.

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