R.G.S.: Map of the Routes in Eastern Africa between Zanzibar, the Lakes and the Nile
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Cartographer:
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R.G.S.
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Title:
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Map of the Routes in Eastern Africa between Zanzibar, the Lakes and the Nile
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Date:
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1864
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Published:
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London
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Width:
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23 inches / 59 cm
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Height:
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30 inches / 77 cm
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Map ref:
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AFR5972
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Description:
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Landmark map credited to John Speke, showing the routes of his travels to discover the source of the Nile, both with Richard Burton and James Grant from 1857-1863.
For a more detailed description of this map and its significance, follow this link to The Map House blog - "The Search for the Source of the Nile". Printed colour. As usual, this map was printed on very thin paper and therefore, is backed on Japanese tissue for conservation. SL [AFR5972] |