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  • The Albert N'Yanza, Great Basin of the Nile, And Explorations of the Nile Sources

    by Sir Samuel White Baker ...
    "The Albert N'Yanza, Great Basin of the Nile, and Explorations of the Nile Sources" is a captivating account by Sir Samuel White Baker, detailing his adventurous expeditions in Africa. Baker, a British explorer, embarked on a quest to uncover the mysteries surrounding the Nile's sources, particularly focusing on Lake Albert. His narrative is rich with vivid descriptions of the landscapes, cultures ... Read more

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  • Eight Years' Wanderings in Ceylon

    by Sir Samuel White Baker ...
    It was in the year 1845 that the spirit of wandering allured me toward Ceylon: little did I imagine at that time that I should eventually become a settler. The descriptions of its sports, and the tales of hairbreadth escapes from elephants, which I had read in various publications, were sources of attraction against which I strove in vain; and I at length determined upon the very wild idea of ... Read more

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  • Tigers and Tiger-Hunting

    by Sir Samuel White Baker ...
    Samuel Baker lived as a reputed Victorian Nimrod and was a milestone in the history of modern hunting through his works and deeds.The most interesting article in the December 1891 edition of the English Illustrated Magazine was Sir Samuel Baker's 30-page account of "Tigers and Tiger-Hunting." It is this article that has been republished here for the convenience of the interested reader.Sir Samuel ... Read more

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  • Wild Beasts And Their Ways

    by Baker Samuel ...
    An enthralling research by Baker about elephants the magnificent wild beasts. He travelled to India Egypt and Japan to explore the secrets of their lives. It captivates the readers with its heart-stopping adventures both real and imaginary. A spell-binding journey! ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • The Nile tributaries of Abyssinia, and the sword hunters of the Hamran arabs

    by Samuel White Sir Baker ...
    THE work entitled “The Albert N'yanza Great Basin of the Nile, ” published in 1866, has given an account of the equatorial lake system from which the Egyptian river derives its source. It has been determined by the joint explorations of Speke, Grant, and myself, that the rainfall of the equatorial districts supplies two vast lakes, the Victoria and the Albert, of sufficient volume to support the ... Read more

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  • Travels In the Heart of Africa

    by Samuel Baker ...
    Narrating his experiences in Africa, Baker has dwelled upon the wild and untamed beauty of the land. He elaborates the culture of the people, their religion as well as the wild-life and its habitat. The book offers a detailed study of the area with a profound personal touch and opinions of the author. ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • Travels In the Heart of Africa

    by Samuel Baker ...
    Narrating his experiences in Africa, Baker has dwelled upon the wild and untamed beauty of the land. He elaborates the culture of the people, their religion as well as the wild-life and its habitat. The book offers a detailed study of the area with a profound personal touch and opinions of the author. ... Read more

    $3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Nile Tributaries of Abyssinia and the Sword Hunters of the Hamran Arabs

    by Samuel W. Baker ...
    Another classic converted by eBooksLib.com. THE work entitled The Albert N'yanza Great Basin of the Nile, published in 1866, has given an account of the equatorial lake system from which the Egyptian river derives its source. It has been determined by the joint explorations of Speke, Grant, and myself, that the rainfall of the equatorial districts supplies two vast lakes, the Victoria and the ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • Wild Beasts And Their Ways: Reminiscences Of Europe, Asia, Africa And America Volume 1

    by Samuel White Baker ...
    Wild beasts and their ways reminiscences of Europe, Asia, Africa and America Volume 1 offers a broad reflection on encounters with wildlife across varied regions while examining how changing practices shaped the understanding of the natural world. The narrative considers the careful observation required to study powerful animals, showing how patience, technique, and awareness influence movement ... Read more

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  • The Albert N'Yanza: Great Basin Of The Nile, And Explorations Of The Nile Sources

    by Samuel White Baker ...
    The Albert N'yanza Great Basin of the Nile and Explorations of the Nile sources presents a determined account of an expedition shaped by curiosity, endurance, and a desire to understand one of the world’s most significant waterways. The opening describes the resolve to uncover the origins of the Nile, establishing a tone of ambition strengthened by past experiences with hardship. Early ... Read more

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  • The Albert N'Yanza

    by Samuel W. Baker ...
    In the history of the Nile there was a void: its Sources were a mystery. The Ancients devoted much attention to this problem; but in vain. The Emperor Nero sent an expedition under the command of two centurions, as described by Seneca. Even Roman energy failed to break the spell that guarded these secret fountains. The expedition sent by Mehemet Ali Pasha, the celebrated Viceroy of Egypt, closed a ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • The Heart of Africa

    by Samuel W. Baker ...
    The Nubian desert � The bitter well � Change of plans � An irascible dragoman � Pools of the Atbara � One secret of the Nile � At Cassala. ... Read more

    $2.99 USD