Publisher's Synopsis
The Nile Tributaries of Abyssinia and the Sword Hunters of the Hamran Arabs is a book written by Samuel W. Baker. It is a travelogue that details Baker's exploration of the Nile River and its tributaries in Abyssinia (modern-day Ethiopia) in the mid-19th century. The book also recounts Baker's encounters with the Hamran Arabs, a tribe known for their sword hunting skills. Baker provides a vivid description of the landscape, flora, and fauna of the region, as well as the customs and traditions of the local people. He also documents his experiences with the Hamran Arabs, who were notorious for their raids on neighboring tribes and their hunting expeditions, during which they used swords to kill their prey. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the culture and way of life of the people of Abyssinia and the Hamran Arabs, as well as the challenges faced by early explorers in the region. It is a valuable historical document that sheds light on a little-known part of the world and the people who inhabit it.THE journey along the margin of the Atbara was similar to the entire route from Berber, a vast desert, with the narrow band of trees that marked the course of the river; the only change was the magical growth of the leaves, which burst hourly from the swollen buds of the mimosas: this could be accounted for by the sudden arrival of the river, as the water percolated rapidly through the sand and nourished the famishing roots.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.
