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From The Cape to Cairo by ES Grogan and AH Sharp 1900
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Cape to Cairo by ES Grogan and AH Sharp, around 1898 these two adventurers decided to plan a route for a railway line and telegraph line from Cape Town to Cairo. They wrote a book published in 1900 by Hurst and Blackett London. On their way to Cairo they went via the Rwenzori Mountains and here from the original book are some extracts for your enjoyment.
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My Father's book Cape to Cairo
Illustration by AD McCormick
Page 200 Cape to Cairo Fascinating
Come climb the beautiful