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A truly great workmassive, 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 Mooreheads classic bestseller The White Nilethe 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.

Author: Alan Moorehead
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Published: 10/17/2000
Pages: 448
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.02h x 5.31w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9780060956394
Language: English