The Albert N'yanza, Great Basin Of The Nile And Explorations Of The Nile Sources

von Samuel White Baker

368 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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The Albert N'yanza, Great Basin Of The Nile And Explorations Of The Nile Sources is a book written by Sir Samuel White Baker, an English explorer who traveled extensively in Africa during the 19th century. The book is a detailed account of his exploration of the Nile River and its sources, including the Great Basin of the Nile and the Albert N'yanza (Lake Albert). Baker describes his adventures and challenges during his expeditions, including encounters with hostile tribes, dangerous animals, and challenging terrain. He also provides detailed observations on the geography, flora, and fauna of the regions he explored. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of Baker's explorations. These include his journey to discover the source of the Nile, his discovery of Lake Albert, and his travels through the Great Basin of the Nile. Throughout the book, Baker provides vivid descriptions of the people he encountered, their customs, and their way of life. He also includes numerous illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the places he visited. Overall, The Albert N'yanza, Great Basin Of The Nile And Explorations Of The Nile Sources is a fascinating account of one of the most important and challenging expeditions in African exploration history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Africa, exploration, or adventure.The quantity of ivory in camp was so large that we required 700 porters to carry both tusks and provisions, for the five days' march through uninhabited country. Kamrasi came to see us before we parted; he had provided the requisite porters. We were to start on the following day; he arrived with the Blissett rifle that had been given him by Speke. He told me that he was sorry we were going; and he was much distressed that he had burst his rifle!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: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte
• ISBN: 9781419151835
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 17.06.2004
• Größe: 235 x 191 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC