John H. Speke Quotes

Twins are usually hailed with delight, because they swell the power of the family, though in some instances they are put to death. - John H. Speke

The rest of my work, besides sketching and keeping a diary, which was the most troublesome of all, consisted in making geological and zoological collections. - John H. Speke

The lion is, however, rarely heard - much more seldom seen. - John H. Speke

The equatorial line is, in fact, the centre of atmospheric motion. - John H. Speke

My first occupation was to map the country. - John H. Speke

In the following pages I have endeavoured to describe all that appeared to me most important and interesting among the events and the scenes that came under my notice during my sojourn in the interior of Africa. - John H. Speke

I was afterwards sorry for this, though, if I ever travel again, I shall trust to none but natives, as the climate of Africa is too trying to foreigners. - John H. Speke

I profess accurately to describe native Africa - Africa in those places where it has not received the slightest impulse, whether for good or evil, from European civilisation. - John H. Speke

Each tribe has its characteristics, it is true. - John H. Speke

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