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The discovery of the Nile

by Gianni Guadalupi

This history traces the search for the source of the Nile, from ancient efforts to the British expeditions of the nineteenth century. It details the geographical exploration, military conflicts, and colonial history of the river and its tributaries.

Accession 6511 ISBN 9781556706004 Publisher Stewart, Tabori & Chang
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