The White Nile: The Classic Bestseller―A Dramatic History of 19th Century Nile Exploration and African Discovery

"A truly great work—massive, monumental. . . . A wonderful story of heroism, a superb feat of research. . . . The best book of its kind." —Baltimore Sun Relive all the thrills and adventure of Alan Moorehead's classic bestseller The White Nile—the daring exploration of the Nile River in the second half of the nineteenth century, which was at that time the most mysterious and impenetrable region on earth. Capturing in breathtaking prose the larger-than-life personalities of such notable figures as Stanley, Livingstone, Burton and many others, The White Nile remains a seminal work in tales of discovery and escapade, filled with incredible historical detail and compelling stories of heroism and drama.
ASIN: 0060956399
VSKU: BVV.0060956399.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Moorehead, Alan
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.