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Travels to Discover the Source of the Nile

Book • 1790

This five-volume work chronicles James Bruce's journeys across Africa, including his time in Egypt, Syria, and Abyssinia (Ethiopia), as he sought to discover the source of the Nile.

The book provides insights into the history, culture, and geography of the regions he visited, though it was initially met with skepticism by some contemporaries.

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Jonathan Wickham

Mentioned in 2 episodes

Mentioned by

Mark Plotkin

as a source of information about early coffee use in Ethiopia.

#698: Dr. Mark Plotkin on Coffee, The World’s Favorite Stimulant — Chemistry, History, and More

Mentioned by

Scott Engle

and

Jonathan Wickham

regarding James Bruce's travels and his recovery of Ethiopian manuscripts including the Book of Enoch.

#086 Ethiopia: Ancient Land of Mystery, World War and Rediscovery of The Lost Books of Enoch

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