John Hanning Speke quotes

The lion is, however, rarely heard - much more seldom seen. (John Hanning Speke)
So is the savage buffalo, especially delighting in dark places, where he can wallow in the mud and slake his thirst without much trouble; and here also we find the wild pig. View quote
John Hanning Speke
The equatorial line is, in fact, the centre of atmospheric motion. View quote
John Hanning Speke
Twins are usually hailed with delight, because they swell the power of the family, though in some instances they are put to death. View quote
John Hanning 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. View quote
John Hanning Speke
My first occupation was to map the country. View quote
John Hanning 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. View quote
John Hanning Speke