Through Timbuctu and across the great Sahara: $b an account of an adventurous journey of exploration from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger, following its course to the bend at Gao and thence across the great Sahara to Algiers

Author: Haywood, A. H. W. (Austin Hubert Wightwick)

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In "Through Timbuctu and across the great Sahara," author A. H. W. Haywood takes readers on a thrilling journey of exploration from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger River. Following the river's course to the bend at Gao, the expedition then embarks on a daring crossing of the vast Sahara desert, ultimately reaching Algiers. Along the way, the travelers encounter breathtaking landscapes, face treacherous challenges, and immerse themselves in the rich cultures and histories of the regions they traverse. This gripping account of adventure and discovery will captivate readers as they join Haywood on his extraordinary expedition.

Genres:
Adventure, Travelogue, Exploration

Themes:
Courage, Exploration, Cultural diversity, Survival

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