islands, and that it flows from hence in one continued 
stream to Funda. The Niger here, in its widest part, 
is not more than a stone’s throw across at present. The 
rock on which w r e sat overlooks the spot where Mr. Park 
and his associates met their unhappy fate.” 
Richard Lander made his preliminary inquiries re¬ 
specting the books and papers belonging to Mungo 
Park’s expedition with great caution. 
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about a mile from our residence, and were greatly dis¬ 
appointed at the appearance of this celebrated river. 
Bleak, rugged rocks rose abruptly from the centre of 
the stream, causing strong ripples and eddies on its 
surface. It is said that, a few miles above Boussa, the 
river is divided into three branches by two small, fertile 
