A biography of the poor boy turned journalist turned explorer, who discovered the Nile's source and dreamed of bringing civilization to the heart of Africa.
From mummies to mammoth pyramids, Egypt has exerted a continual fascination throughout its long history. Step back in time and see how the Egyptians lived thousands of years ago. The bounty of the Nile River gave them one of highest standards of living in the ancient world.
Traces the Nile from the Mediterranean Sea back to its source near the Mountains of the Moon. Depicts life at different points along the course of the river.
[an extraordinary quest to solve the riddle of the world's longest river]
Ondaatje, Christopher
1999
Reconstructs the routes followed by early explorers who wanted to find the source of the Nile and explains what each explorer learned during his travels.
An exploration of the Nile River that discusses its geologic history, plants, and animals, and explores how it is used by humans and efforts to protect it.