What notable feature is on Speke’s family arms apart from the eagle?
A sword
A crown
Water
A shield
Answer
Water is a prominent feature on Speke's family arms, symbolizing the explorer's significant contributions to geographical knowledge and explorations, particularly in the African continent. It represents the waters he navigated, the lakes he discovered, and the rivers he explored, all of which were crucial to expanding the understanding of the African landscape and its hydrological systems.
Journey into the Unknown: The Remarkable Adventures of John Hanning Speke
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