Journal of the discovery of the source of the Nile vs Travels to discover the source of the Nile: Which Should You Read?
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Journal of the discovery of the source of the Nile
“My third expedition in Africa, which was avowedly for the purpose of establishing the truth of my assertion that the Victoria N'yanza, which I discovered on the 30th July 1858, would eventually prove to be the source of the Nile, may be said to have commenced on the 9th May 1859, the first day after my return to England from my second expedition, when, at the invitation of Sir. R. I. Murchison, I”
This classic book is Speke's firsthand account of his second expedition, an exciting blend of adventure, exploration, and geographic and ethnographic data. The book begins with the expedition's preparations, departure…
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Travels to discover the source of the Nile
Experiences of the Scottish explorer who rediscovered the source of the Nile on November 4, 1770.
The verdict
- Very close on paper — pick by the themes that pull you more.
Scores by source
| Journal of the discovery of the source of the Nile | Travels to discover the source of the Nile | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 2.8 (4) |
Reception
| Journal of the discovery of the source of the Nile | Travels to discover the source of the Nile | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | — | 4 |
| Editions | 72 | 42 |
| Citations | 192 | — |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 191 |
| Pages | 424 | 486 |