The expedition had now performed its functions. I saw that old father Nile without any doubt rises in the Victoria Nyanza, and as I had foretold, that lake is the great source of the holy river which cradled the first… — John Hanning Speke Copy Share Image
The expedition had now performed its functions. I saw that old father Nile without any doubt rises in the Victoria Nyanza, and as I… — John Hanning Speke Copy Share Image
I was afterwards sorry for this, though, if I ever travel again, I shall trust to none but natives, as the climate of Africa… — John Hanning Speke Copy Share Image
Twins are usually hailed with delight, because they swell the power of the family, though in some instances they are put to death. — John Hanning Speke Copy Share Image
So is the savage buffalo, especially delighting in dark places, where he can wallow in the mud and slake his thirst without much trouble;… — John Hanning Speke Copy Share Image
The equatorial line is, in fact, the centre of atmospheric motion. — John Hanning Speke Copy Share Image
