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Lake Victoria: A Narrative of Explorations in Search of the Source of the Nile, Compiled from the Memoirs of Captains Speke and Grant

AUTHOR Swayne, George Carless; Grant, James Augustus; Speke, John Hanning
PUBLISHER Kessinger Publishing (09/10/2010)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)

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Lake Victoria: A Narrative Of Explorations In Search Of The Source Of The Nile, Compiled From The Memoirs Of Captains Speke And Grant (1868) is a book that tells the story of the exploration of Lake Victoria and the search for the source of the Nile River. The book is compiled from the memoirs of two explorers, Captains Speke and Grant, who embarked on a journey to discover the source of the Nile in the mid-19th century.The book provides a detailed account of the challenges and obstacles the explorers faced during their journey, including harsh weather conditions, dangerous wildlife, and hostile tribes. It also describes the discoveries they made along the way, such as the discovery of Lake Victoria and the Nile's headwaters.The book is written in a narrative style that transports readers back in time to the era of exploration and discovery. It is a fascinating read for anyone interested in African history, geography, or adventure.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.
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ISBN-13: 9781165046294
ISBN-10: 1165046296
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 394
Carton Quantity: 18
Product Dimensions: 9.02 x 1.00 x 6.00 inches
Weight: 1.64 pound(s)
Country of Origin: US
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Lake Victoria: A Narrative Of Explorations In Search Of The Source Of The Nile, Compiled From The Memoirs Of Captains Speke And Grant (1868) is a book that tells the story of the exploration of Lake Victoria and the search for the source of the Nile River. The book is compiled from the memoirs of two explorers, Captains Speke and Grant, who embarked on a journey to discover the source of the Nile in the mid-19th century.The book provides a detailed account of the challenges and obstacles the explorers faced during their journey, including harsh weather conditions, dangerous wildlife, and hostile tribes. It also describes the discoveries they made along the way, such as the discovery of Lake Victoria and the Nile's headwaters.The book is written in a narrative style that transports readers back in time to the era of exploration and discovery. It is a fascinating read for anyone interested in African history, geography, or adventure.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.
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