James Bruce - Scottish traveller and explorer

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James Bruce - Scottish traveller and explorer

James Bruce ) -Scottish traveller and travel writer spent more than a dozen years in North Africa and Ethiopia, where he traced the origins of the Blue Nile. Date: circa 1775

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1. Title: "James Bruce: The Scottish Explorer Who Traced the Origins of the Blue Nile". This portrait depicts James Bruce (1730-1794), a Scottish traveller and travel writer who left an indelible mark on the history of exploration. Born in Kinnaird, Scotland, Bruce is best known for his extensive travels in North Africa and Ethiopia during the late 18th century. In 1768, Bruce embarked on a daring journey to trace the source of the Nile River, a quest that had eluded many European explorers for centuries. Armed with determination and a thirst for knowledge, he spent over a dozen years in Africa, traversing uncharted territories and documenting his discoveries. Bruce's travels took him to the heart of the Ethiopian Empire, where he was the first European to gain access to the royal court since the 16th century. He was welcomed by the Ethiopian Emperor Tekle Haymanot II and spent several years in the region, studying the culture, language, and history of the Ethiopian people. During his time in Ethiopia, Bruce made a groundbreaking discovery: he identified the Blue Nile as the primary source of the Nile River. This revelation challenged the long-held belief that the White Nile was the river's primary source and revolutionized the understanding of the Nile's geography. Upon his return to Europe, Bruce published his account of his travels in a three-volume book titled "Travels to Discover the Source of the Nile." The publication of this work established Bruce as a renowned explorer and travel writer, and his contributions to the field of African exploration continue to be celebrated today. This portrait, believed to have been taken around 1775, captures the spirit of adventure and curiosity that defined James Bruce's life and legacy. The enigmatic expression on his face hints at the many challenges and discoveries that awaited him on his extraordinary journey into the heart of Africa.

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