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Stanford: Stanford Genral Books, 2006. 6th Printing. xii, 140p., b/w maps, original stiff printed boards.
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The Sad Story of Burton, Speke, and the Nile; Or, Was John Hanning Speke a Cad?: Looking at the Evidence Hardcover - 2006 - 1st Edition
by W. B. Carnochan
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This is a study of the famous controversy between Richard Burton and John Hanning Speke, fellow explorers who quarreled over Speke's claim to have discovered the source of the Nile during their African expedition in 1857-59. Speke died of a gunshot wound, probably accidental, the day before a scheduled debate with Burton in 1864. Burton has had the upper hand in subsequent accounts. Speke has been called a "cad." In light of new evidence and after a careful reading of duelling texts, Carnochan concludes that the case against Speke remains unproven-and that the story, as normally told, displays the inescapable uncertainty of historical narrative.
All was fair in this love-war.
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This is a study of the famous controversy between Richard Burton and John Hanning Speke, fellow explorers who quarreled over Speke's claim to have discovered the source of the Nile during their African expedition in 1857-59. Speke died of a gunshot wound, probably accidental, the day before a scheduled debate with Burton in 1864. Burton has had the upper hand in subsequent accounts. Speke has been called a "cad." In light of new evidence and after a careful reading of duelling texts, Carnochan concludes that the case against Speke remains unproven-and that the story, as normally told, displays the inescapable uncertainty of historical narrative.
All was fair in this love-war.
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- Title The Sad Story of Burton, Speke, and the Nile; Or, Was John Hanning Speke a Cad?: Looking at the Evidence
- Author W. B. Carnochan
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition number 1st
- Edition 1
- Pages 160
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Stanford General Books
- Date 2006-01-25
- ISBN 9780804753258 / 0804753253
- Weight 0.66 lbs (0.30 kg)
- Dimensions 8.8 x 5.46 x 0.68 in (22.35 x 13.87 x 1.73 cm)
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Themes
- Cultural Region: African
- Library of Congress subjects Speke, John Hanning, Burton, Richard Francis - Travel - Nile River
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2005027482
- Dewey Decimal Code 916.704
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Stanford: Stanford General Books, 2006. An interesting take on the rivalry between Burton and Speke regarding the Source of the Nile; both are interesting (and difficult) historical characters. Speke won the race but not the Reputation Wars. This is a Fine copy of the First Edition [stated "Original Printing 2006"]; oddly, a scarce title. Black cloth binding with titling ingilt on the spine. Clean text; 140 pages. With Notes, Works Cited, and Index. No dustjacket; in an archival plastic protector.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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Stanford General Books, 2006-02-01. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!
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