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The Sad Story of Burton, Speke, and the Nile; or, Was John Hanning Speke a Cad? Looking at the Evidence

Author(s):

Carnochan, W B

Illustrator(s):

Binding:

Softcover

Volume Condition:

Very Good

Dust Jacket:

Dust Jacket Condition:

N/A

Dust Jacket Protection:

N/A

Edition:

–

Impression:

–

Signature:

None

Language:

English

Publisher Name:

Stanford General Books

Publication Year:

2006

Publication Place:

Stanford, CA, USA

ISBN:

9780804755719

Book ID:

041192

Catalogue(s):

Travel, Exploration and Topography

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xii, 140pp, with some monochrome illustrations and map in text. Laminated stiff card covers. 8vo. A little gentle edge wear to card covers else neat, clean, bright and tight throughout.

A study of the controversy between the famous 19th century explorers, Sir Richard Burton and John Hanning Speke, who quarrelled over Speke’s claim to have discovered the source of the River Nile. in 1857-59. Speke was killed by a gun shot – probably accidentally – the day before he was due to debate with Burton in 1864, giving Burton the upper hand in contemporary discussions on the matter. This study takes new evidence and research into account in retelling the story.

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