The discovery of the source of the Nile /

Since ancient times, the Nile proved to be the most intriguing geographical enigma for explorers, adventurers, and cartographers. Only in the middle of the 19th century, however, was the mystery of the source of the Nile solved, thanks to the efforts of a number of tenacious explorers, among them Jo...

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Main Author:	Speke, John Hanning, 1827-1864
Other Authors:	Grant, James Augustus, 1827-1892
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Vercelli : Exeter : White Star ; Star Book Sales [distributor], 2006 Vercelli : [Exeter] : White Star ; [Star Book Sales, distributor], ©2006 Vercelli : Exeter : 2006
Series:	Great adventures
Subjects:	Grant, James Augustus, > 1827-1892 > Travel > Nile River Valley Speke, John Hanning, > 1827-1864 > Travel > Nile River Valley Grant, James Augustus, > 1827-1892 Speke, John Hanning, > 1827-1864 Discoveries in geography Travel Africa, East > Description and travel Nile River Valley > Discovery and exploration Africa, East Nile River Valley

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1 London to Zanzibar, 1859
The Design
The Preparations
Departure
The Cape
The Zulu Kafirs
Turtle-Turning
Capture of a Slaver
Arrive at Zanzibar
Local Politics and News Since Last Visit
Organisation of the Expedition
Chapter 2. Uzaramo
The Nature of the Country
The Order of March
The Beginning of Our Taxation
Sultan Lion's Claw, and Sultan Monkey's Tail
The Kingani
Jealousies and Difficulties in the Camp
The Murderer of M. Maizan
Chapter 3. Usagara
Nature of the Country
Resumption of the March
A Hunt
Bombay and Baraka
The Slave-Hunters
The Ivory-Merchants
Collection of Natural-History Specimens
A Frightened Village
Tracking a Mule
Chapter 4. Ugogo, and the Wilderness of Mgunda Mkhali
The Lie of the Country
Rhinoceros-Stalking
Scuffle of Villagers Over a Carcass
Chief "Short-legs" and His Successors
Buffalo-Shooting
Getting Lost
A Troublesome Sultan
Desertions from the Camp
Getting Plundered
Wilderness March
Diplomatic Relations with the Local Powers
Manua Sera's Story
Christmas
The Relief from Kaze
Chapter 5. Unyamuezi
The Country and People of U-n-ya-muezi
Kaze, the Capital
Old Musa
The Naked Wakidi
The N'yanza, and the Question of the River Running In or Out
The Contest between Mohinna and "Short-legs"
Famine
The Arabs and Local Wars
The Sultana of Unyambewa
Ungurue "The Pig"
Pillage
Chapter 6. Uzinza
The Politics of Uzinza
The Wahuma
"The Pig's" Trick
First Taste of Usui Taxation
Pillaged by Mfumbi
Pillaged by Makaka
Pillaged by Lumeresi
Grant Stripped by M'Yonga
Stripped Again by Ruhe
Terrors and Defections in the Camp
Driven Back to Kaze with New Tribulations and Impediments
Chapter 7. Usui
Taxation Recommenced
A Great Doctor
Suwarora Pillaging
The Arabs
Conference with an Ambassador from Uganda
Disputes in Camp
Rivalry of Bombay and Baraka
Departure from the Inhospitable Districts
Chapter 8. Karague
Relief from Protectors and Pillagers
The Scenery and Geology
Meeting with the Friendly King Rumanika
His Hospitalities and Attention
His Services to the Expedition
Philosophical and Theological Inquiries
The Royal Family of Karague
The M-Fumbiro Mountain
Navigation of "The Little Windermere"
The New-Moon Levee
Rhinoceros and Hippopotamus Hunting
Measurement of a Fattened Queen
Political Polygamy
Christmas
Rumours of Petherick's Expedition
Arrangements to Meet It
March to Uganda
Chapter 9. History of the Wahuma
The Abyssinians and Gallas
Theory of Conquest of Inferior by Superior Races
The Wahuma and the Kingdom of Kittara
Legendary History of the Kingdom of Uganda
Its Constitution, and the Ceremonials of the Court
Chapter 10. Karague and Uganda
Escape from Protectors
Cross the Kitangule, the First Affluent of the Nile
Enter Uddu
Uganda
A Rich Country
Driving Away the Devil
A Conflict in the Camp
A Pretending Prince
Three Pages with a Diplomatic Message from the King of Uganda
Crime in Uganda
Chapter 11. Palace, Uganda
Preparations for the Reception at the Court of Mtesa, King of Uganda
The Ceremonial
African Diplomacy and Dignity
Feats with the Rifle
Cruelty and Wastefulness of Life
The Pages
The Queen-Dowager of Uganda
Her Court Reception
I Negotiate for a Palace
Conversations with the King and Queen
The Queen's Grand Entertainment
Royal Dissipation
Chapter 12. Palace, Uganda - Continued
Continued Diplomatic Difficulties
Negro Chaffing
The King in a New Costume
Adjutant and Heron Shooting at Court
My Residence Changed
Scenes at Court
The Kamraviona, or Commander-in-Chief
Quarrels
Confidential Communications with the King
Court Executions and Executioners
Another Day with the Queen
Chapter 13. Palace, Uganda - Continued
A Visit to a Distinguished Statesman
A Visit from the King
Royal Sport
The Queen's Present of Wives
The Court Beauties and Their Reverses
Judicial Procedure in Uganda
Buffalo-Hunting
A Musical Party
My Medical Practice
A Royal Excursion on the N'yanza
The Canoes of Uganda
A Regatta
Rifle Practice
Domestic Difficulties
Interference of a Magician
The King's Brothers
Chapter 14. Palace, Uganda - Continued
Reception of a Victorious Army at Court
Royal Sport
A Review of the Troops
Negotiations for the Opening of the Road Along the Nile
Grant's Return
Pillagings
Court Marriages
The King's Brothers
Divinations and Sacrifices
The Road Granted At Last
The Preparations for Continuing the Expedition
The Departure
Chapter 15. March Down the Northern Slopes of Africa
Kari
Tragic Incident There
Renewals of Troubles
Quarrels with the Natives
Reach the Nile
Description of the Scene There
Sport
Church Estate
Ascend the River to the Junction with the Lake
Ripon Falls
General Account of the Source of the Nile
Descend Again to Urondogani
The Truculent Sakibobo
Chapter 16. Bahr El Abiad
First Voyage on the Nile
The Starting
Description of the River and the Country
Meet a Hostile Vessel
A Naval Engagement
Difficulties and Dangers
Judicial Procedure
Messages from the King of Uganda
His Efforts to Get Us Back
Desertion
The Wanyoro Troops
Kamrasi
Elephant-Stalking
Diabolical Possessions
Chapter 17. Unyoro
Invitation to the Palace At Last
Journey to It
Bombay's Visit to King Kamrasi
Our Reputation as Cannibals
Reception at Court
Acting the Physician Again
Royal Mendicancy
Chapter 18. Unyoro - Continued
The Ceremonies of the New Moon
Kamrasi's Rule and Discipline
An Embassy from Uganda, and Its Results
The Rebellious Brothers
An African Sorcerer and His Incantations
The Kamraviona of Unyoro
Burial Customs
Ethiopian Legends
Complicated Diplomacy for Our Detention
Proposal to Send Princes to England
We Get Away
Chapter 19. The March to Madi
Sail Down the Kafu
The Navigable Nile
Fishing and Sporting Population
The Scenery on the River
An Inhospitable Governor
Karuma Falls
Native Superstitions
Thieveries
Hospitable Reception at Koki by Chongi
Chapter 20. Madi
Junction of the Two Hemispheres
The First Contact with Persons Acquainted with European Habits
Interruptions and Plots
The Mysterious Mahamed
Native Revelries
The Plundering and Tyranny of the Turks
The Rascalities of the Ivory Trade
Feeling for the Nile
Taken to See a Mark Left By a European
Buffalo, Eland, and Rhinoceros Stalking
Meet Baker
Petherick's Arrival at Gondokoro.
Chapter 1 London to Zanzibar, 1859 29
The Design
The Preparations
Departure
The Cape
The Zulu Kafirs
Turtle-Turning
Capture of a Slaver
Arrive at Zanzibar
Local Politics and News Since Last Visit
Organisation of the Expedition
Chapter 2 Uzaramo 47
The Nature of the Country
The Order of March
The Beginning of Our Taxation
Sultan Lion's Claw, and Sultan Monkey's Tail
The Kingani
Jealousies and Difficulties in the Camp
The Murderer of M. Maizan
Chapter 3 Usagara 67
Nature of the Country
Resumption of the March
A Hunt
Bombay and Baraka
The Slave-Hunters
The Ivory-Merchants
Collection of Natural-History Specimens
A Frightened Village
Tracking a Mule
Chapter 4 Ugogo, and the Wilderness of Mgunda Mkhali 91
The Lie of the Country
Rhinoceros-Stalking
Scuffle of Villagers Over a Carcass
Chief "Short-legs" and His Successors
Buffalo-Shooting
Getting Lost
A Troublesome Sultan
Desertions from the Camp
Getting Plundered
Wilderness March
Diplomatic Relations with the Local Powers
Manua Sera's Story
Christmas
The Relief from Kaze
Chapter 5 Unyamuezi 123
The Country and People of U-n-ya-muezi
Kaze, the Capital
Old Musa
The Naked Wakidi
The N'yanza, and the Question of the River Running In or Out
The Contest between Mohinna and "Short-legs"
Famine
The Arabs and Local Wars
The Sultana of Unyambewa
Ungurue "The Pig"
Pillage
Chapter 6 Uzinza 167
The Politics of Uzinza
The Wahuma
"The Pig's" Trick
First Taste of Usui Taxation
Pillaged by Mfumbi
Pillaged by Makaka
Pillaged by Lumeresi
Grant Stripped by M'Yonga
Stripped Again by Ruhe
Terrors and Defections in the Camp
Driven Back to Kaze with New Tribulations and Impediments
Chapter 7 Usui 223
Taxation Recommenced
A Great Doctor
Suwarora Pillaging
The Arabs
Conference with an Ambassador from Uganda
Disputes in Camp
Rivalry of Bombay and Baraka
Departure from the Inhospitable Districts
Chapter 8 Karague 249
Relief from Protectors and Pillagers
The Scenery and Geology
Meeting with the Friendly King Rumanika
His Hospitalities and Attention
His Services to the Expedition
Philosophical and Theological Inquiries
The Royal Family of Karague
The M-Fumbiro Mountain
Navigation of "The Little Windermere"
The New-Moon Levee
Rhinoceros and Hippopotamus Hunting
Measurement of a Fattened Queen
Political Polygamy
Christmas
Rumours of Petherick's Expedition
Arrangements to Meet It
March to Uganda
Chapter 9 History of the Wahuma 309
The Abyssinians and Gallas
Theory of Conquest of Inferior by Superior Races
The Wahuma and the Kingdom of Kittara
Legendary History of the Kingdom of Uganda
Its Constitution, and the Ceremonials of the Court
Chapter 10 Karague and Uganda 327
Escape from Protectors
Cross the Kitangule, the First Affluent of the Nile
Enter Uddu
Uganda
A Rich Country
Driving Away the Devil
A Conflict in the Camp
A Pretending Prince
Three Pages with a Diplomatic Message from the King of Uganda
Crime in Uganda
Chapter 11 Palace, Uganda 351
Preparations for the Reception at the Court of Mtesa, King of Uganda
The Ceremonial
African Diplomacy and Dignity
Feats with the Rifle
Cruelty and Wastefulness of Life
The Pages
The Queen-Dowager of Uganda
Her Court Reception
I Negotiate for a Palace
Conversations with the King and Queen
The Queen's Grand Entertainment
Royal Dissipation
Chapter 12 Palace, Uganda - Continued 395
Continued Diplomatic Difficulties
Negro Chaffing
The King in a New Costume
Adjutant and Heron Shooting at Court
My Residence Changed
Scenes at Court
The Kamraviona, or Commander-in-Chief
Quarrels
Confidential Communications with the King
Court Executions and Executioners
Another Day with the Queen
Chapter 13 Palace, Uganda - Continued 441
A Visit to a Distinguished Statesman
A Visit from the King
Royal Sport
The Queen's Present of Wives
The Court Beauties and Their Reverses
Judicial Procedure in Uganda
Buffalo-Hunting
A Musical Party
My Medical Practice
A Royal Excursion on the N'yanza
The Canoes of Uganda
A Regatta
Rifle Practice
Domestic Difficulties
Interference of a Magician
The King's Brothers
Chapter 14 Palace, Uganda - Continued 485
Reception of a Victorious Army at Court
Royal Sport
A Review of the Troops
Negotiations for the Opening of the Road Along the Nile
Grant's Return
Pillagings
Court Marriages
The King's Brothers
Divinations and Sacrifices
The Road Granted At Last
The Preparations for Continuing the Expedition
The Departure
Chapter 15 March Down the Northern Slopes of Africa 539
Kari
Tragic Incident There
Renewals of Troubles
Quarrels with the Natives
Reach the Nile
Description of the Scene There
Sport
Church Estate
Ascend the River to the Junction with the Lake
Ripon Falls
General Account of the Source of the Nile
Descend Again to Urondogani
The Truculent Sakibobo
Chapter 16 Bahr El Abiad 565
First Voyage on the Nile
The Starting
Description of the River and the Country
Meet a Hostile Vessel
A Naval Engagement
Difficulties and Dangers
Judicial Procedure
Messages from the King of Uganda
His Efforts to Get Us Back
Desertion
The Wanyoro Troops
Kamrasi
Elephant-Stalking
Diabolical Possessions
Chapter 17 Unyoro 591
Invitation to the Palace At Last
Journey to It
Bombay's Visit to King Kamrasi
Our Reputation as Cannibals
Reception at Court
Acting the Physician Again
Royal Mendicancy
Chapter 18 Unyoro - Continued 617
The Ceremonies of the New Moon
Kamrasi's Rule and Discipline
An Embassy from Uganda, and Its Results
The Rebellious Brothers
An African Sorcerer and His Incantations
The Kamraviona of Unyoro
Burial Customs
Ethiopian Legends
Complicated Diplomacy for Our Detention
Proposal to Send Princes to England
We Get Away
Chapter 19 The March to Madi 657
Sail Down the Kafu
The Navigable Nile
Fishing and Sporting Population
The Scenery on the River
An Inhospitable Governor
Karuma Falls
Native Superstitions
Thieveries
Hospitable Reception at Koki by Chongi
Chapter 20 Madi 679
Junction of the Two Hemispheres
The First Contact with Persons Acquainted with European Habits
Interruptions and Plots
The Mysterious Mahamed
Native Revelries
The Plundering and Tyranny of the Turks
The Rascalities of the Ivory Trade
Feeling for the Nile
Taken to See a Mark Left By a European
Buffalo, Eland, and Rhinoceros Stalking
Meet Baker
Petherick's Arrival at Gondokoro

The discovery of the source of the Nile /

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