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Mungo Park and the Exploration of the Niger River - Part 1

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Park's Mission to the Niger

In early July Park reached the Kingdom of Bambara. Things were better here, the pursuit by the Moors ended and the people were friendlier. He went with a group of travelers, mostly refugees fleeing the war. By mid-July Park was told that he was close to the Niger River,. On July 20th he would reach the first of his goals as the Niger came to view at the town of Segu. But local politics are going to play a role in Park's life, yet again.

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