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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: A Tale Rooted in Colonialism
Chapter 3: The Enigmatic Life of Richard Burton
Chapter 4: Those Best Laid Plans of Mice and Men
Chapter 5: Speke and Burton's Feud
Chapter 6: Another Expedition Fails
Chapter 7: Source of the White Nile Discovered — But at What Cost?
Description
River of the Gods (2022) follows two audacious individuals as they search for the source of the world’s longest river. At the time, this was a question of mythical proportions, and one which would consume and break the men sent to answer it.
Who Should Listen
History buffs
Travel lovers
Anyone who grew up with navigation apps on their smartphone
About the Authors
Candice Millard is an American writer and journalist. Her work has featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Guardian, National Geographic, and Time.
Aside from River of the Gods, Millard has written three other books: The River of Doubt, Destiny of the Republic, and Hero of the Empire.