Publisher's Synopsis
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 Baker's explorations of the Nile River and its sources, including the Great Basin of the Nile and the Albert N'yanza (Lake Albert).Baker's expeditions were some of the earliest attempts to map the Nile and locate its sources, which were the subject of much speculation and debate at the time. The book describes his encounters with various African tribes and the challenges he faced in navigating the river and its surrounding terrain.In addition to his exploration of the Nile, Baker also provides a detailed account of the wildlife and natural features he encountered on his journey, including elephants, crocodiles, and hippos. He also discusses the political and social conditions of the regions he visited, including the impact of the slave trade on local communities.Overall, The Albert N'yanza, Great Basin Of The Nile And Explorations Of The Nile Sources is a fascinating historical document that provides insight into the early days of African exploration and the efforts to uncover the mysteries of the Nile.The quantity of ivory in camp was so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.
