River of the gods genius, courage, and betrayal in the search for the source of the Nile

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For millennia, the location of the Nile Rivers headwaters was shrouded in mystery. In the 19th century, there was a frenzy of interest in ancient Egypt. At the same time, European powers sent off waves of explorations intended to map the unknown corners of the globe - and extend their colonial empires. In 'River of the Gods', Candice Millard has written a story of courage and adventure, set against the backdrop of the race to exploit Africa by th...

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