The Race for Timbuktu: In Search of Africa's City of Gold

The Race for Timbuktu is an exhilarating journey through the Sahara Desert, following the paths of two determined explorers in their quest to be the first to reach the legendary city of Timbuktu.

With a focus on the personal struggles and triumphs of Major Alexander Gordon Laing and Hugh Clapperton, this book provides a gripping account of the emotional highs and lows of nineteenth-century African exploration.

Readers will be captivated by the action-packed narrative that takes them across a hostile wilderness, where these brave men faced challenges such as treacherous terrain, harsh weather conditions, and even rivalry with each other.

The Race for Timbuktu is an unforgettable tale of adventure, courage, and determination that will leave readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.