River of the gods : genius, courage, and betrayal in the search for the source of the Nile
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Published
New York : Doubleday, [2022].
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xii, 349 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Status
Arroyo Grande Library - Adult Nonfiction
916.2043
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916.2043
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Atascadero Library - Adult Nonfiction
916.2043
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916.2043
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Morro Bay Library - Adult Nonfiction
916.2043
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Arroyo Grande Library - Adult Nonfiction | 916.2043 | On Shelf |
| Atascadero Library - Adult Nonfiction | 916.2043 | On Shelf |
| Morro Bay Library - Adult Nonfiction | 916.2043 | On Shelf |
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Bombay, Sidi Mubarak -- Travel -- Nile River.
Burton, Richard Francis, -- Sir, -- 1821-1890 -- Travel -- Nile River.
Explorers -- Nile River -- History -- 19th century.
Nile River -- Discovery and exploration.
Nile River Valley -- Discovery and exploration.
Speke, John Hanning, -- 1827-1864 -- Travel -- Nile River.
Burton, Richard Francis, -- Sir, -- 1821-1890 -- Travel -- Nile River.
Explorers -- Nile River -- History -- 19th century.
Nile River -- Discovery and exploration.
Nile River Valley -- Discovery and exploration.
Speke, John Hanning, -- 1827-1864 -- Travel -- Nile River.
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Published
New York : Doubleday, [2022].
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 289-328) and index.
Description
Set against the backdrop of the race to exploit Africa by the colonial powers, a story of courage and adventure brings to life the rivalry between two enemies--a decorated soldier, and a young aristocrat and Army officer--as they set out to find the mysterious headwaters of the Nile River.
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