The Discovery Of The Source Of The Nile (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169340398)

The Discovery of the Source of the Nile is a book written by John Hanning Speke, an English explorer who made a significant contribution to the exploration of Africa. The book details his journey to discover the source of the Nile River, one of the world's most famous and mysterious waterways.In the mid-19th century, the source of the Nile was still unknown, and explorers from around the world were eager to solve the mystery. Speke, along with his companion Richard Burton, set out on a perilous journey through Africa to find the source of the river.The book describes their journey through treacherous terrain, encounters with hostile tribes, and the challenges of navigating through an unknown land. Along the way, they discover Lake Victoria, which they believe to be the source of the Nile.The book is a fascinating account of an epic journey that captures the spirit of adventure and exploration that characterized the Victorian era. It provides a unique insight into the challenges faced by early explorers and the impact of their discoveries on the world. The Discovery of the Source of the Nile is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of exploration and the mysteries of the African continent.Uzinza, which we now entered, is ruled by two Wahuma chieftains of foreign blood, descended from the Abyssinian stock, of whom we saw specimens scattered all over Unyamuezi, and who extended even down south as far as Fipa. Travellers see very little, however, of these Wahuma, because, being pastorals, they roam about with their flocks and build huts as far away as they can from cultivation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: John Hanning Speke
ISBN-10: 1169340393
ISBN-13: 9781169340398
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 422
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.08lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.94d