CAPTAIN CLAPPERTON’S LIFE.

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Introductory remarks, 45—His parentage, 48—Birth, education, youthful

adventures, embraces the sea service, 52—Promoted to be a midshipman

in his majesty’s ship Renommeé, 58—Service in the East Indies, nearly

drowned, storming fort Louis, 64—Service on the lakes of Canada,

crosses the ice to York, Upper Canada, great sufferings, Huron Indians,

73—Second step of promotion, and conduct while an officer on half-pay,

82—Acquaintance with Dr. Oudney, and his first expedition to Africa,

91—Second expedition to Africa, 94—Account of Mungo Park’s death,

arrival at Soccatoo, his baggage seized by Bello, falls ill, Lander’s

account of his death, 112.

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