by Richard Francis Burton, John Hanning Speke · ISBN 9782859401078
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Discover the fascinating expeditions of Richard Burton and John Speke in search of the sources of the Nile. This book brings together the accounts of their travels to the African Great Lakes between 1857 and 1863, offering a unique vision of exploration and discovery in the heart of Africa.
Sir Richard Francis Burton was a British explorer, army officer, writer and scholar. He was famed for his travels and explorations in Asia, Africa and South America, as well as his extensive knowledge of languages and cultures, speaking up to 29 different languages.
