The Blue Nile Wydawca: Harper Perennial Opis produktu A river of danger, empire, and discovery — The Blue Nile by Alan Moorehead plunges readers into the thrilling age of exploration. In The Blue Nile , Alan Moorehead continues his classic expedition narrative with vivid accounts of four daring explorers who traced the Nile River Valley from Lake Tana through Abyssinia toward the Mediterranean. This history and travel book blends eyewitness reportage, political context, and gripping adventure as it confronts slavery, massacre, war, and the ambition of Victorian-era discovery. Moorehead's style makes this more than an academic history: it's a special interest - adventure and travel history that reads like a novel. You will find detailed descriptions of landscape and culture, the logistics of 19th-century Nile exploration, and the human drama that transformed maps and minds. Who will love this book? Readers of expeditions & discoveries , fans of travel history, lovers of Nile River Valley studies, and anyone drawn to 19th-century exploration narratives, classic adventure books, or historical travelogues. If you search for a compelling English book about Nile exploration, Victorian explorers, or classic travel writing, this is essential reading. Why read it now? Moorehead's balanced storytelling offers historical insight and high-stakes drama — perfect for those who want both authoritative research and an immersive, readable expedition story. Add The Blue Nile by Alan Moorehead to your collection for a timeless account of exploration, danger, and discovery. Specyfikacja SKU: PEEA000307647 EAN: 9780060956400 Waga: 318 g Author: Moorehead, Alan Binding: Paperback Pages: 368 Publication Year: 2000 BISAC Category 1: HIS051000 BISAC Category 2: NAT029000 BISAC Category 3: TRV001000