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Ancient journeys

René Caillié’s incredible journey to Timbuctoo

Magazine

René Caillié’s incredible journey to Timbuctoo

By Don Pinnock

David Livingstone: Missionary with a passion for adventure

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David Livingstone: Missionary with a passion for adventure

By Don Pinnock

Richard Burton and the expedition to Harar

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Richard Burton and the expedition to Harar

By Don Pinnock

Mary Kingsley’s journey to climbing Mount Cameroon

Africa

Mary Kingsley’s journey to climbing Mount Cameroon

By Don Pinnock

The Kok family and the longest trek in South Africa

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The Kok family and the longest trek in South Africa

By Don Pinnock

Florence Baker: The slave who braved all for love

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Florence Baker: The slave who braved all for love

By Don Pinnock