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Johnston, Harry
1858
1927
Johnston, H.H.
Johnston, Sir Harry Hamilton
Johnston, Harry Hamilton
Johnston, H. H. (Harry Hamilton)
Johnston, Henry Hamilton
Keltie, John Scott, Sir
1840
1927
Keltie, Sir John Scott
Bartholomew, J. G. (John George)
1860
1920
Bartholomew, John George
The Nile quest : $b a record of the exploration of the Nile and its basin
$aLondon :$bAlston Rivers, $c1906.
The story of exploration
With illustrations from drawings and photographs by the author and others.
Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
"The Nile Quest" by Sir Harry Johnston is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work documents the exploration of the Nile River and its basin, focusing on the significant discoveries made from ancient times through the late 19th century by various explorers. The narrative highlights the adventures and challenges faced by these explorers while seeking the sources of the Nile, showcasing the profound curiosity that drove these journeys. The opening of "The Nile Quest" provides a fascinating backdrop to the tale of human exploration, tracing the early inquiries into the geography of the Nile dating back thousands of years. It discusses the migrations of various human species into the region, presents the ancient connections between Egypt and other peoples, and outlines the nascent interest of Greek and Roman civilizations in the mysteries of the Nile. Additionally, it introduces the impact of later explorations by Arabs and Europeans who ventured into the Nile basin, setting the stage for a comprehensive examination of the storied quest for the river's source. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/nilequestrecordo00john
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Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Category: Adventure
Category: Travel Writing
Category: History - Other
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