Adventure Begins at Your Library

This summer, dive into captivating tales of adventure or uncover new authors, titles, and genres waiting to be explored. Whether you're following a character on a journey of self-discovery or immersing yourself in an exploration of the South Pole, this reading list is designed to inspire your sense of adventure.
 

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1. River of the gods: genius, courage, and betrayal in the search for the source of the Nile

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Author:
Millard, Candice
Average Rating:
4 stars
Formats:
Book, Large Print, OverDrive eAudiobook, OverDrive eBook
Description:
"For millennia the location of the Nile River's headwaters was shrouded in mystery. In the 19th century, ... European powers sent off waves of explorations intended to map the unknown corners of the globe-- and extend their colonial empires. Richard Burton and John Hanning Speke were sent by the Royal Geographical Society to claim the prize for England. Burton spoke twenty-nine languages, and was a decorated soldier ... Speke was a young aristocrat...