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In the 19th century, the search for the source of the mighty Nile River gripped the imagination of the Western world. "River of the Gods" by Candice Millard plunges you into this thrilling tale of exploration, brimming with genius, courage, and betrayal. Join intrepid British explorers John Hanning Speke and Richard Burton as they venture deep into uncharted territory, braving treacherous terrain, hostile tribes, and their own fraying partnership in pursuit of one of geography's greatest mysteries.
Millard, a masterful storyteller, vividly recreates the triumphs and setbacks of this epic quest through meticulous research and evocative prose. Her narrative paints a portrait of Victorian ambition, rivalry, and the thirst for glory that drove these men to the limits of human endurance. As Speke and Burton's expedition unravels, you'll be gripped by the drama of their fractured alliance and the shocking betrayals that threatened to undermine their groundbreaking discoveries.
Book ISBN: | 9781800752634 |
Book Weight: | 324g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
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