River of the gods : genius, courage, and betrayal in the search for the source of the Nile
(Large Print, Book)
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Published
New York : Random House Large Print, [2022].
Format
Large Print, Book
Edition
First large print edition.
ISBN
9780593607817, 0593607813
Physical Desc
xiv, 522 pages (large print) : illustrations ; 24 cm
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| Location | Format | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter - Large Print | Book | LP 916.204 MIL | On Shelf |
| Barrington - Large Print (Main Floor) | Large Print | LP 916.2 MIL | On Shelf |
| Bristol (Rogers Free) - Large Print | Large Print | LP 916.204 MIL | On Shelf |
| Lincoln - Large Print | Large Print | LP 916.2043 Mil | On Shelf |
| North Kingstown - Non-Fiction (Lower Level) | Large Print | L.P. 916.2 Mil | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : Random House Large Print, [2022].
Edition
First large print edition.
Language
English
ISBN
9780593607817, 0593607813
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 425-490) 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--decorated soldier Richard Burton, and young aristocrat and Army officer John Hanning Speke--as they set out to find the mysterious headwaters of the Nile River."--,(source of summary not specified)
Subjects
LC Subjects
Africa, East -- Discovery and exploration.
Africa, East -- History -- 19th century.
Bombay, Sidi Mubarak -- Travel -- Nile River.
British -- Africa, East -- History -- 19th century.
Burton, Richard Francis, -- Sir, -- 1821-1890 -- Travel -- Nile River.
Explorers -- Africa, East -- History -- 19th century.
Explorers -- Great Britain -- History -- 19th century.
Explorers -- Nile River -- History -- 19th century.
Large print books.
Nile River -- Discovery and exploration.
Nile River Valley -- Discovery and exploration.
Speke, John Hanning, -- 1827-1864 -- Travel -- Nile River.
Travel writing.
Africa, East -- History -- 19th century.
Bombay, Sidi Mubarak -- Travel -- Nile River.
British -- Africa, East -- History -- 19th century.
Burton, Richard Francis, -- Sir, -- 1821-1890 -- Travel -- Nile River.
Explorers -- Africa, East -- History -- 19th century.
Explorers -- Great Britain -- History -- 19th century.
Explorers -- Nile River -- History -- 19th century.
Large print books.
Nile River -- Discovery and exploration.
Nile River Valley -- Discovery and exploration.
Speke, John Hanning, -- 1827-1864 -- Travel -- Nile River.
Travel writing.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Millard, C. (2022). River of the gods: genius, courage, and betrayal in the search for the source of the Nile (First large print edition.). Random House Large Print.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Millard, Candice. 2022. River of the Gods: Genius, Courage, and Betrayal in the Search for the Source of the Nile. Random House Large Print.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Millard, Candice. River of the Gods: Genius, Courage, and Betrayal in the Search for the Source of the Nile Random House Large Print, 2022.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Millard, Candice. River of the Gods: Genius, Courage, and Betrayal in the Search for the Source of the Nile First large print edition., Random House Large Print, 2022.
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