Crossing the heart of Africa : an odyssey of love and adventure

Smith, Julian, 1972-

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Describes how the author recreated the journey of British explorer Eward Grogan across Africa in part to secure a proposal acceptance from his future wife, revealing how Grogan's sojourn was also performed to establish marital worthiness.

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Africa Description and travel

Grogan, Ewart Scott, 1874-1967

Smith, Julian, 1972- Travel Africa

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ISBN:

9780061873478

Edition:

First edition

Description:

328 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps, portraits ; 21 cm

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 321-325)

Control Number:

1904973

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