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The Blue Nile.

Authors :
Morell, Virginia
Wier, Nevada
Source :
National Geographic. Dec2000, Vol. 198 Issue 6, p2. 28p. 20 Color Photographs, 1 Map.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Focuses on the Blue Nile, one of Africa's great rivers, and its impact on the Ethiopians, who refer to the river as Abay Wenz, meaning 'great river.' Expedition to travel the entire length of the river; How the river inspires both reverence and fear among the people who live along its banks; Stories of the Gihon, another name for the Blue Nile; History of the Nile; People met on the journey.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00279358
Volume :
198
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
National Geographic
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
3830608