River of the Gods River of the Gods Candice Millard

River of the Gods

Genius, Courage, and Betrayal in the Search for the Source of the Nile

by Candice Millard

★ 4.3 19 min read

About This Book

River of the Gods (2022) chronicles the remarkable journey of two bold explorers racing to solve one of geography's greatest mysteries. Their quest to locate where the world's longest river begins became an obsession that would ultimately destroy their relationship and nearly cost them their lives.

Who Should Read This?

  • People fascinated by historical exploration and adventure
  • Readers interested in African geography and 19th-century expeditions
  • Those curious about how modern cartography developed
  • Anyone who appreciates dramatic tales of human ambition and conflict

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