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The narrative traces the dramatic quests to discover the source of the Nile, following rival explorers driven by ambition, faith, and obsession. It reveals the perilous journeys through uncharted Africa, the personal sacrifices and betrayals involved, and how the pursuit of glory and scientific discovery shaped Victorian ideals and imperial expansion.
TITLE: Explorers of the Nile: The Triumph and Tragedy of a Great Victorian Adventure. Second-hand SECONDHAND
AUTHOR: Tim Jeal
PUBLISHER: Faber and Faber
DATE PUBLISHED: 2011
PLACE PUBLISHED: England
PAGES: 510
BINDING: Hardcover with dust jacket
LANGUAGE: English
DIMENSIONS: 24 x 16 x 4.3 cm
WEIGHT: 0.830 kg