Travels to Discover the Source of the Nile, Volume 2 (of 5)
by James Bruce
- Reading level
- Fairly demanding
- Price
- Free
About the book
"Travels to Discover the Source of the Nile, Volume 2 (of 5)" by James Bruce is a travel account published in 1790. Bruce traces his journey through the Horn of Africa, documenting Ethiopian history, culture, and geography as he searches for the Blue Nile's source. His sensational stories met with disbelief and ridicule upon publication, yet later explorers confirmed his accuracy. This vivid chronicle captures unfamiliar customs and landscapes that shocked European readers with their startling differences from Western life.
- Nile River
- Ethiopia
- Egypt
- Natural history
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #54181. Travels to Discover the Source of the Nile, Volume 2 (of 5) on Wikipedia.
