EPISODE · Aug 19, 2025 · 30 MIN
18 - What Led to the Discovery of the Source of the Nile by John Hanning Speke
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Join British explorer Captain John Hanning Speke as he recounts his thrilling journeys in East Africa during the 1850s. This captivating volume includes his first two expeditions Journal of Adventures in Somali Land and Journal of a Cruise on the Tanganyika Lake. Within these pages, youll find vivid depictions of the local cultures and customs, along with gripping tales of the challenges he faced in the wild. (Summary by Ted Lienhart)
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Join British explorer Captain John Hanning Speke as he recounts his thrilling journeys in East Africa during the 1850s. This captivating volume includes his first two expeditions Journal of Adventures in Somali Land and Journal of a Cruise on the Tanganyika Lake. Within these pages, youll find vivid depictions of the local cultures and customs, along with gripping tales of the challenges he faced in the wild. (Summary by Ted Lienhart)
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