Lake Victoria

Lake Victoria: A Narrative of Explorations in Search of the Source of the Nile, Compiled from the Memoirs of Captains Speke and Grant (1868) is a historical book written by John Hanning Speke. The book revolves around the exploration of Lake Victoria, which was believed to be the source of the Nile River. The author, Speke, along with his fellow explorer, James Augustus Grant, set out on an expedition in the mid-19th century to find the source of the Nile. The book provides a detailed account of their journey, the challenges they faced, and the discoveries they made along the way. The narrative is compiled from the memoirs of both Speke and Grant, providing a firsthand account of their experiences. The book includes descriptions of the local tribes they encountered, their customs and traditions, and the natural environment they explored. The book also includes illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the journey. Overall, Lake Victoria: A Narrative of Explorations in Search of the Source of the Nile, Compiled from the Memoirs of Captains Speke and Grant (1868) is a captivating account of one of the most important expeditions in African history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.