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The narrative centers on the 19th-century quest to uncover the Nile River's headwaters, a pursuit driven by European colonial ambitions. While explorers Richard Burton and John Hanning Speke are prominent figures, the story highlights Sidi Mubarak Bombay, a former slave whose extraordinary journey led him from East Africa to India and back. His linguistic skills, resourcefulness, and bravery were crucial in guiding the expeditions, ultimately proving that without him, the Englishmen might not have succeeded or survived their perilous adventures.
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River of the Gods, Candice Millard
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- Année de publication
- 2022
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- Titre
- River of the Gods
- Sous-titre
- Genius, Courage, and Betrayal in the Search for the Source of the Nile
- Langue
- Anglais
- Auteurs
- Candice Millard
- Éditeur
- Diversified Publishing
- Publié
- 2022
- Format
- souple
- Pages
- 560
- ISBN13
- 9780593607817
- Séries
- Mots clés
- Nonfiction, Thème historique, Cartes et voyages, Histoires vraies, Biographies, Voyage, Aventure, Afrique
- Évaluation
- 3,9 sur 5
- Description
- The narrative centers on the 19th-century quest to uncover the Nile River's headwaters, a pursuit driven by European colonial ambitions. While explorers Richard Burton and John Hanning Speke are prominent figures, the story highlights Sidi Mubarak Bombay, a former slave whose extraordinary journey led him from East Africa to India and back. His linguistic skills, resourcefulness, and bravery were crucial in guiding the expeditions, ultimately proving that without him, the Englishmen might not have succeeded or survived their perilous adventures.