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Three centuries of the search for the sources of the Nile - Bruce, Speke, Burton, Baker, Stanley - by a man who had governed in Africa and knew most of the survivors. Johnston illustrated it himself and does not pretend the expeditions were bloodless. Its 66 original illustrations have been carefully restored and coloured for this edition.
Three centuries of the search for the sources of the Nile - Bruce, Speke, Burton, Baker, Stanley - by a man who had governed in Africa and knew most of the survivors. Johnston illustrated it himself and does not pretend the expeditions were bloodless. Its 66 original illustrations have been caref...
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Harry Johnston (1858-1927) was a British explorer, colonial administrator, botanist and painter born in London. He led expeditions in Africa, governed Uganda and Nyasaland, and wrote and illustrated over forty books. His works include The Nile Quest, Pioneers in Canada, Pioneers in Australasia, and The Story of My Life.
Harry Johnston (1858-1927) was a British explorer, colonial administrator, botanist and painter born in London. He led expeditions in Africa, governed Uganda and Nyasaland, and wrote and illustrated over forty books. His works include The Nile Quest, Pioneers in Canada, Pioneers in Australasia, a...
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