** "The Discovery of the Source of the Nile" by John Hanning Speke is a gripping narrative of adventure where the author recounts his perilous journeys into the heart of Africa, driven by a quest to solve one of the world's great geographical enigmas. The book chronicles Speke's relentless pursuit to confirm that Lake Victoria is indeed the Nile River's origin; and it vividly portrays the many obstacles he faced, from logistical nightmares in organizing expeditions to navigating uncharted territories and interacting with diverse indigenous populations. The initial chapters set the scene with a meticulous buildup, revealing the careful planning, financial hurdles, and selection of travel companions, including Captain Grant, that were crucial for embarking on such a daring venture. Overall, this is a recollection of a time gone by where the intersection of scientific ambition, personal determination, and the thrill of discovery collide against the backdrop of a mysterious continent. **
The Discovery of the Source of the Nile
By John Hanning Speke
** Embark on a dangerous journey to Africa where one explorer risks it all to confirm his suspicions about the magnificent Nile River.
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About the AuthorCaptain John Hanning Speke was an English explorer and military officer who made three exploratory expeditions to Africa. He is most associated with the search for the source of the Nile and was the first European to reach Lake Victoria. Speke is also known for propounding the Hamitic hypothesis in 1863, in which he supposed that the Tutsi ethnic group were descendants of the biblical figure Ham, and had lighter skin and more Hamitic features than the Bantu Hutu over whom they ruled.
Captain John Hanning Speke was an English explorer and military officer who made three exploratory expeditions to Africa. He is most associated with the search for the source of the Nile and was the first European to reach Lake Victoria. Speke is also known for propounding the Hamitic hypothesis in 1863, in which he supposed that the Tutsi ethnic group were descendants of the biblical figure Ham, and had lighter skin and more Hamitic features than the Bantu Hutu over whom they ruled.
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