The White Nile
The White Nile by Alan Moorehead, published by Penguin Books in 1973, is a detailed exploration of the Nile River, tracing its journey from the Mountains of the Moon to the Mediterranean. This edition spans 320 pages and presents a narrative that begins with explorers Richard Burton and John Hanning Speke as they seek the river’s sources. The book also covers the experiences of Baker of the Nile and his wife as they contend with malaria, alongside the notable encounter between Stanley and Livingstone.
Readers will find a thorough examination of the historical implications of these explorations, including the construction of the Suez Canal and the appointment of Gordon as Governor-General of Sudan. The narrative delves into the broader context of East African history and the impact of these discoveries on the region. This New Edition offers a comprehensive look at the adventures and challenges faced by these explorers, making it a significant contribution to the understanding of the Nile River and its historical significance.
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The story of the Nile, from the Mountains of the Moon to the Mediterranean. The tale starts with Richard Burton and John Hanning Speke setting out to find the sources of the Nile. It continues with Baker of the Nile and his wife struggling with malaria, and of the famous greeting between Stanley and Livingstone. The book examines the results of their discoveries: the building of the Suez canal; the Khedive Ismail’s appointment of Gordon as Governor-General of Sudan; and the story of the last days of Khartoum.
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