| The White Nile Contributor(s): Moorehead, Alan (Author) |
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ISBN: 0060956399 ISBN-13: 9780060956394 Publisher: Harper Perennial OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2000 Annotation: Relive all the thrills and adventure of Alan Moorehead's classic bestseller The White Nile -- the daring exploration of the Nile River in the second half of the 19th 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Africa - General - History | Expeditions & Discoveries - Nature | Ecosystems & Habitats - Rivers |
| Dewey: 962.93 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 5.31" W x 8.02" (0.75 lbs) 448 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 19th Century - Cultural Region - Central Africa - Cultural Region - Middle East - Cultural Region - North Africa - Cultural Region - African |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Relive all the thrills and adventure of Alan Moorehead's classic bestseller The White Nile -- the 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Moorehead, Alan: - Alan Moorehead (1910-1983) was a foreign correspondent for the London Daily Express, where he won an international reputation for his coverage of World War II campaigns, and also served as the chief public relations officer in the Ministry of Defense. He is also the author of many other notable books, including Gallipoli and Darwin and the Beagle. |
