John Hanning Speke
John Hanning Speke (1827–1864) was a British explorer and officer in the British Indian Army. He is most famous for his exploration of Africa and his search for the source of the Nile River. Speke was the first European to reach Lake Victoria, which he correctly identified as the source of the Nile. His findings were the subject of much debate at the time, but were later confirmed by other explorers. His expeditions were key contributions to the European exploration of Africa during the Victorian era.
Books
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1. Journal of the Discovery of the Source of the Nile
This book is a detailed account of an adventurous exploration to discover the source of the Nile River. The author, an English explorer, recounts his journey through Africa, detailing the various hardships, dangers, and cultural encounters experienced along the way. The narrative culminates in his discovery of Lake Victoria, which he claimed as the Nile's source. The book offers an intriguing look into 19th-century African exploration and the determination that led to one of the era's most significant geographical discoveries.
