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100 1 _aHayes, Arthur J.
245 1 4 _aThe source of the Blue Nile
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-08-24
508 _aGalo Flordelis (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Source of the Blue Nile" by Arthur J. Hayes is a historical travelogue written in the early 20th century. This account chronicles the author's journey through Sudan to Lake Tsana in Abyssinia (modern Ethiopia), offering insights into the geographical and cultural landscape encountered along the way. The narrative likely delves into themes of exploration, adventure, and the political dynamics of the regions involved. The opening of the book introduces the reader to Hayes during his time as a Medical Inspector in Alexandria in 1902. It details his unexpected appointment to an expedition heading to Abyssinia, where he must quickly prepare for the journey. As he describes the desolate yet fascinating landscape of Sudan, Hayes shares vivid observations of the environment, including the challenges of traversing through the harsh terrain on camels and the cultural interactions with local communities. The tone blends humor and seriousness as he recounts the camaraderie and trials faced by the expedition members, painting a rich tableau of life on the journey towards the source of the Blue Nile. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cLondon: Smith, Elder & Co., 1905
653 _aEthiopia -- Description and travel
653 _aSudan -- Description and travel
653 _aEthiopia -- Religion
700 1 _aPoulton, Edward Bagnall, Sir,
_d1856-1943
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/b29012387
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71480
999 _c112206
_d112206