Mungo Park - Part 2: A surgeon ventures into uncharted waters

Picture the scene: the creaking of rigging and the salty breath of the Atlantic greet Mungo Park as he leaves the familiarity of London behind.The ocean stretches vast before him, a moving theater of weather, with heavy gray clouds looming and the taste of iron in the air. Nights at sea will be filled with the heaving of the deck beneath a blanket of stars.Learn more at: https://theexplorationarchive.com/exploration/mungo-parkThe Exploration Archive is part of The Archive Network by Jonkai Ventures, a collection of podcasts dedicated to exploring the great explorers and voyages that shaped our world.Support the podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon:https://thearchivenetwork.com/supportDiscover more archives and stories:https://thearchivenetwork.comExplore this archive:https://theexplorationarchive.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.