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Framed Print : John Hanning Speke (1827-1864) born at Bideford, Devon, England. Officer in the
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John Hanning Speke (1827-1864) born at Bideford, Devon, England. Officer in the
John Hanning Speke (1827-1864) born at Bideford, Devon, England. Officer in the British Indian Army and explorer of Africa. Accompanied Richard Burtons expedition (1855-1858), sponsored by the Royal Geographical Society, when he discovered Lake Victoria Nyanza. On a subsequent expedition of 1860-1862 he discovered the exit from the lake into the White Nile which he named Ripon Falls. Here Speke is preventing M tesa, the tyrant king of Uganda, killing one of his wives who had annoyed him. Engraving from Heroes of Britain in Peace and War by Edwin Hodder (London, c1880)
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Accompanied Africa Army Born Burton C1880 Devon Discovered Edwin Exit Expedition Explorer Falls Heroes Hodder Indian John Killing King Lake Named Nile Nineteenth Century Officer Peace Richard Royal Society Sponsored Uganda Victoria Wives Annoyed Bideford Hanning Nyanza Preventing Ripon Speke Subsequent Tyrant
30"x26" (78x68cm) Modern Frame
Discover the intriguing past with our Framed Print featuring John Hanning Speke (1827-1864). Born in Bideford, Devon, England, Speke made history as an officer in the British Indian Army and an intrepid explorer of Africa. This captivating black and white portrait from Universal Images Group (UIG) is a must-have for history enthusiasts and those who appreciate the spirit of adventure. Each print is carefully framed to preserve and enhance the image, making it a stunning addition to any room in your home or office.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 24x20 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 30x26 inches (76x68cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 43mm wide x 32mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.9cm x 59.7cm (23.6" x 23.5")
Estimated Product Size is 78.2cm x 68.2cm (30.8" x 26.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases John Hanning Speke, a remarkable figure in British exploration during the 19th century. Born in Bideford, Devon, England in 1827, Speke served as an officer in the British Indian Army and dedicated his life to unraveling the mysteries of Africa. Accompanying Richard Burton's expedition from 1855 to 1858, sponsored by the prestigious Royal Geographical Society, Speke made a groundbreaking discovery - Lake Victoria Nyanza. However, it was on a subsequent expedition between 1860 and 1862 that Speke achieved another momentous feat. He unveiled the exit from Lake Victoria into the White Nile and named it Ripon Falls. This engraving captures a pivotal moment during this journey when Speke intervenes to protect one of his wives from Mtesa, Uganda's tyrant king who had been angered by her actions. The image is sourced from "Heroes of Britain in Peace and War" by Edwin Hodder (London, c1880), providing us with a glimpse into this extraordinary explorer's life. With unwavering determination and courage, John Hanning Speke pushed boundaries and expanded our understanding of Africa's geography.
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