In The Heart Of Africa

von Samuel White Baker

196 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

In The Heart Of Africa is a book written by Samuel White Baker, a British explorer and adventurer, first published in 1874. The book is an account of Baker's expedition to Central Africa in the mid-19th century, where he and his party explored the Nile River and its surrounding regions, encountering various tribes and cultures along the way.Baker's journey began in Khartoum, Sudan, where he and his wife set out to explore the uncharted regions of the Nile. The couple faced numerous challenges, including harsh weather conditions, dangerous wildlife, and hostile tribes. However, they persevered and eventually reached the heart of Africa, where they discovered new species of animals and plants, and encountered fascinating cultures and traditions.In The Heart Of Africa is a vivid and detailed account of Baker's journey, filled with descriptions of the landscape, the people he met, and the challenges he faced. The book provides a unique insight into the life of an explorer in the 19th century, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of Africa.IT was the season of rejoicing. Everybody appeared in good humor. The distended udders of thousands of camels were an assurance of plenty. The burning sun that for nine months had scorched the earth was veiled by passing clouds. The cattle that had panted for water, and whose food was withered straw, were filled with juicy fodder.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Allgemein Abenteurer und Entdecker
• ISBN: 9781419125997
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 17.06.2004
• Größe: 235 x 191 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC