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Travels in the Interior of Africa – Volume 2 is the second part of Mungo Park’s account of his extraordinary journey through West Africa, published in 1799. This volume continues Park’s search for the source of the Niger River, which began in Volume 1. In this section, Park delves deeper into the interior of Africa, covering the experiences of his travels, interactions with native tribes, and the immense challenges he faced.As Park ventures further into the African continent, he encounters even more diverse and sometimes hostile groups. The volume includes vivid descriptions of the landscape, the people, and the difficulties of surviving in an unfamiliar, often hostile environment. Park’s ability to communicate with the locals is tested as he navigates the various dialects and customs of the African tribes he meets along the way. His writing reflects both the wonder he feels for the continent’s beauty and complexity, and the hardships he faces as he endures starvation, disease, and the constant threat of violence.