In 'What Led to the Discovery of the Source of the Nile,' John Hanning Speke delves into the exploration of the Nile River in the 19th century. Speke's clear and detailed prose provides a comprehensive...

John Hanning Speke's book, 'What Led to the Discovery of the Source of the Nile,' delves into the thrilling exploration and discovery of one of the greatest geographical mysteries of the 19th century....

Depuis Ptolémée et pendant près de deux mille ans, voyageurs et géographes tentèrent en vain de résoudre l’énigme du Grand Fleuve. Marchands d’esclaves et trafiquants avaient eu beau remonter son cours...