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The memoir details the adventurous 1857 expedition by Richard Burton and John Hanning Speke to discover the source of the Nile River. Through vivid storytelling, it captures the challenges they faced, their contrasting personalities, and the landscapes they traversed. The narrative provides insights into the political and cultural contexts of 19th-century Africa, showcasing both the thrill of exploration and the complexities of their journey.
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Zanzibar - Volume 2, Richard Francis Burton
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- 2011
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- Title
- Zanzibar - Volume 2
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Richard Francis Burton
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Publisher
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 546
- ISBN13
- 9781108031479
- Category
- Social sciences
- Description
- The memoir details the adventurous 1857 expedition by Richard Burton and John Hanning Speke to discover the source of the Nile River. Through vivid storytelling, it captures the challenges they faced, their contrasting personalities, and the landscapes they traversed. The narrative provides insights into the political and cultural contexts of 19th-century Africa, showcasing both the thrill of exploration and the complexities of their journey.