Narrative of the Expedition to Dongola and Sennaar is a firsthand account of an American adventurer's experiences during an expedition up the Nile River in 1820. George Bethune English, the author, was a former United States Marine Corps officer who resigned his commission and converted to Islam. He joined the expedition as an artillery officer and played a significant role in the campaign against Sennar. English's narrative provides a vivid description of the expedition, the people and cultures encountered along the way, and the political and military events that shaped the outcome. It is a valuable historical document that sheds light on a little-known chapter in African history.