The lion is, however, rarely heard - much more seldom seen. — John H. Speke

Twins are usually hailed with delight, because they swell the power of the family, though in some instances they are put to death. — John H. Speke
The rest of my work, besides sketching and keeping a diary, which was the most troublesome of all, consisted in making geological and zoological collections. — John H. Speke
The equatorial line is, in fact, the centre of atmospheric motion. — John H. Speke
My first occupation was to map the country. — John H. Speke
I profess accurately to describe native Africa - Africa in those places where it has not received the slightest impulse, whether for good or evil, from European civilisation. — John H. Speke
Cows, after leaving the low lands near the coast, are found to be plentiful everywhere, and to produce milk in small quantities, from which butter is made. — John H. Speke