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  • The Discovery of the Source of the Nile

    de John Hanning Speke ...
    The journals of John Hanning Speke, the British Indian Army officer who was the first European to discover Lake Victoria, the source of the River Nile. ... Leer más

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  • Speke's Journal of the Discovery of the Source of the Nile

    de John Hanning Speke ...
    Speke’s Journal is the classic travelogue by the British Army officer John Hanning Speke, that describes the daily trials and tribulations of his safari in search of the source of Africa’s Nile River.Despite being temporarily blinded and deafened, he returned with a memoir that describes parts of sub-Saharan Africa that had never been seen before by Europeans,Remarkable in scope and rich in ... Leer más

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  • The Discovery of the Source of the Nile

    Enriched edition. Unveiling the Secrets of African Exploration

    de John Hanning Speke, Garrett Ewing ...
    In "The Discovery of the Source of the Nile," John Hanning Speke presents a meticulously documented account of his explorations in East Africa, where he famously identified Lake Victoria as the primary source of the Nile River. Speke's narrative blends adventure and scientific inquiry, employing a vivid descriptive style that captures both the natural splendor of the African landscape and the ... Leer más

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  • The Discovery of the Source of the Nile

    de John Hanning Speke ...
    John Hanning Speke was a man of thirty-six, when his Nile Journal appeared. He had entered the army in 1844, and completed ten years of service in India, serving through the Punjab Campaign. Already he had conceived the idea of exploring Africa, before his ten years were up, and on their conclusion he was appointed a member of the expedition preparing to start under Sir Richard (then Lieutenant ... Leer más

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  • What Led to the Discovery of the Source of the Nile

    de John Hanning Speke ...
    In "What Led to the Discovery of the Source of the Nile," John Hanning Speke presents a detailed account of his explorations in East Africa, culminating in his contentious claim to have located the Nile's source at Lake Victoria. Written in a vivid narrative style that blends scientific observation with personal reflection, the book captures the complexities of 19th-century exploration, including ... Leer más

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  • The Discovery of The Source of The Nile

    de John Hanning Speke ...
    In the following pages I have endeavoured to describe all that appeared to me most important and interesting among the events and the scenes that came under my notice during my sojourn in the interior of Africa. If my account should not entirely harmonise with preconceived notions as to primitive races, I cannot help it. I profess accurately to describe native Africa—Africa in those places where ... Leer más

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  • What Led To The Discovery of the Source of The Nile

    de John Hanning Speke ...
    In offering this short connected history of my first two explorations in Africa, I must state that I have been urged to do so by friends desirous of knowing what led to the discovery of the source of the Nile. The greater part of it was originally published in 'Blackwood's Magazine;' but that lacked the connection which I have now given to the conclusion of my independent journey to and from the ... Leer más

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  • What Led to the Discovery of the Source of the Nile

    Enriched edition. Unraveling the Mysteries of the African Waterway

    de John Hanning Speke, Garrett Ewing ...
    In "What Led to the Discovery of the Source of the Nile," John Hanning Speke embarks on a meticulous exploration of one of the most significant geographical quests of the Victorian era. Speke combines detailed observations, personal anecdotes, and an empirical approach to recount his perilous journey through central Africa, blending elements of travel literature and scientific inquiry. Written in ... Leer más

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  • The Discovery Of The Source Of The Nile

    de John Hanning Speke ...
    The discovery of the source of the Nile presents a reflective account of an explorer’s ambitious journey across Africa as he attempts to verify the origins of the Nile River. The narrative begins with his preparations for a major expedition, capturing the logistical strain, shifting plans, and persistent determination required to navigate unfamiliar terrain. Instead of focusing on individuals, the ... Leer más

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  • Eyewitness Accounts The Source of the Nile

    de John Hanning Speke ...
    Series series Eyewitness Accounts
    The source of the River Nile was one of the great mysteries of the Victorian age. On an expedition with Richard Burton which reached Lake Tanganyika, Speke went on alone to investigate rumours of the lake he would later name Victoria and proclaim the source of the Nile. This led to a furious dispute with Burton, and it was in the hope of proving his theory correct that Speke launched the ... Leer más

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  • What Led to the Discovery of the Source of the Nile

    de John Hanning Speke ...
    Series Libro 10 - Exploration and Discovery Books
    In offering this short connected history of my first two explorations in Africa, I must state that I have been urged to do so by friends desirous of knowing what led to the discovery of the source of the Nile. The greater part of it was originally published in 'Blackwood's Magazine;' but that lacked the connection which I have now given to the conclusion of my independent journey to and from the ... Leer más

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  • Journal of the Discovery of the Source of the Nile

    de John Hanning Speke ...
    Series Libro 8 - Exploration and Discovery Books
    Follow explorer John Hanning Speke on his historic expedition to uncover the source of the Nile. Filled with adventure, discovery and vivid observations of Africa's landscapes and peoples, Journal of the Discovery of the Source of the Nile remains one of the most influential travel narratives ever written. Perfect for readers who enjoy exploration, world history, geography and classic travel ... Leer más

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