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Discoveries in geography Explorers Large type books Nile River Nile River Discovery and exploration Nile River Valley Nile River Valley Discovery and exploration Sir Burton, Richard Francis 1821-1890 Speke, John Hanning 1827-1864 Travel

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River of the gods : genius, courage, and betrayal in the search for the source of the Nile (LARGE PRINT)

Millard, Candice

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Summary: For millennia the location of the Nile River's headwaters was shrouded in mystery. Expeditions to find it were stymied by a giant labyrinthine swamp. In the 19th century Richard Burton and John Hanning Speke were sent by the Royal Geographical Society to claim the prize for England. From the start the two men clashed. They would endure tremendous hardships, illness, and constant setbacks. Two...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House Large Print 2022

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