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In The Heart Of Africa

In The Heart Of Africa

Baker, Samuel White

Hardcover

African HistoryAfricaFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1169282660
ISBN13: 9781169282667
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 194
Weight: 1.23
Height: 0.50 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
In The Heart Of Africa is a book written by Samuel White Baker, an English explorer, naturalist and big game hunter. The book is a detailed account of Baker's travels and adventures in Central Africa during the mid-19th century. Baker's journey began in 1861, when he set out on an expedition to explore the Nile River and its tributaries. He and his team travelled through Sudan, Ethiopia, and Uganda, encountering various tribes and cultures along the way. The book describes Baker's encounters with African wildlife, including elephants, lions, and crocodiles, as well as his interactions with the local people. He also provides detailed descriptions of the landscapes, flora, and fauna he encountered during his travels. In addition to his exploration of the Nile, Baker also describes his efforts to suppress the slave trade in the region. He encountered many instances of slave trading and took it upon himself to liberate slaves and punish slave traders. Overall, In The Heart Of Africa is a fascinating account of one man's journey through a largely unexplored and unknown region of Africa. It provides valuable insights into the cultures and customs of the people who lived there, as well as the challenges and dangers faced by explorers during this period of history.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.

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