The Discovery Of The Source Of The Nile (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419159886)

""The Discovery of the Source of the Nile"" is a book written by John Hanning Speke, an English explorer who is best known for his discovery of the source of the Nile River. The book chronicles Speke's journey through East Africa in the mid-19th century, during which he and his companion, Richard Burton, set out to find the source of the Nile. The book is divided into several parts, each of which covers a different stage of Speke's journey. It begins with his arrival in Zanzibar, where he meets Burton and they set out on their expedition. From there, the book covers their travels through the interior of East Africa, including their encounters with various tribes and their struggles with disease and other challenges. The most significant part of the book, however, is Speke's discovery of Lake Victoria, which he believed to be the source of the Nile. This discovery was a major achievement in the field of exploration and had significant implications for the study of geography and the history of Africa. Throughout the book, Speke also provides detailed descriptions of the flora, fauna, and landscapes of East Africa, as well as his observations on the cultures and customs of the people he encountered. Overall, ""The Discovery of the Source of the Nile"" is a fascinating account of one of the most important expeditions in the history of African exploration, written by one of the key figures involved in the journey.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: 1419159887
ISBN-13: 9781419159886
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 424
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.64lbs
Size: 9.22h x 7.56w x 1.00d