When was it published?

July 1, 1811 in Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser

Foreign News July 1, 1811

Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser

Q: What keywords are associated?

African Exploration, German Explorer, Gottengen Expedition, Hornemann Perished, Mogadore Caravan, Timbuctoo, English Patronage

Portland, Cumberland County, Maine

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What is this article about?

From Ratisbon, a young German named Gottengen, about 20 years old, plans to explore the western interior of Africa under patronage of wealthy English gentlemen. He is prepared with Arabic knowledge and endurance training, aiming to join a merchant caravan from Mogadore to Timbuctoo, following the presumed death of explorer Hornemann after ten years.

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Ratisbon, April 4--As there is now no expectation of ever hearing from Hornemann, who undertook, about ten years since, to travel into the interior of Africa, and who has undoubtedly perished, a young German of the name of Gottengen, is about to set off, under the patronage of several wealthy English gentlemen, upon a tour into the western part of the interior of Africa. He is about twenty and some odd years of age, and has acquired all the knowledge that is necessary for this undertaking; among other things, he understands the Arabic language. He had inured his body to all kinds of hardships and fatigue by traveling on foot through Germany and Switzerland; and has habituated himself to eat raw flesh, and even insects. His plan is to join one of the caravans of merchants which go from Mogadore to Timbuctoo.

What sub-type of article is it?

Colonial Affairs

What keywords are associated?

African Exploration German Explorer Gottengen Expedition Hornemann Perished Mogadore Caravan Timbuctoo English Patronage

What entities or persons were involved?

Hornemann Gottengen

Where did it happen?

Western Part Of The Interior Of Africa

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Western Part Of The Interior Of Africa

Event Date

April 4

Key Persons

Hornemann Gottengen

Event Details

As there is now no expectation of ever hearing from Hornemann, who undertook about ten years ago to travel into the interior of Africa and has undoubtedly perished, a young German named Gottengen is about to set off under the patronage of several wealthy English gentlemen upon a tour into the western part of the interior of Africa. He is about twenty and some odd years of age, has acquired necessary knowledge including Arabic, inured his body to hardships by foot travel through Germany and Switzerland, and habituated himself to eat raw flesh and insects. His plan is to join one of the caravans of merchants from Mogadore to Timbuctoo.