Mungo Park and the Exploration of the Niger River - Part 1
The Explorers Podcast
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Park's Journey to the Niger
Mungo Park traveled to the Gambia River region of Africa. He learned Mandinka, a language spoken by many in the area. The weather was very hot and wet during his time there. Mungo spent months recovering from illness brought on by the rainy season.
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