Samuel Baker (1821 - 1893) was born in England. After the death of his wife he traveled to Ceylon in 1846. Baker established an agriculture settlement in Nuwara Eliva. He helped bring cattle and emigrants from England and made a success of the settlement. During his stay in Ceylon he spent a great deal of time hunting with his hounds, which became the genesis of this novel and a later work. Baker spent 12 months exploring the Nile and the area surrounding it. His explorations included the ...

Another classic converted by eBooksLib.com. An interval of five years has elapsed since the termination of my engagement in the service of His Highness the Khedive of Egypt, to suppress the slave-hunters of Central Africa, and to annex the countries constituting the Nile Basin, with the object of opening those savage regions to legitimate commerce and establishing a permanent government.

In the history of the Nile there was a void: its Sources were a mystery. The Ancients devoted much attention to this problem; but in vain. The Emperor Nero sent an expedition under the command of two centurions, as described by Seneca. Even Roman energy failed to break the spell that guarded these secret fountains. The expedition sent by Mehemet Ali Pasha, the celebrated Viceroy of Egypt, closed a long term of unsuccessful search

Another classic converted by eBooksLib.com. Upwards of twenty years have passed since the 'Rifle and Hound in Ceylon' was published, and I have been requested to write a preface for a new edition. Although this long interval of time has been spent in a more profitable manner than simple sport, nevertheless I have added considerably to my former experience of wild animals by nine years passed in African explorations. The great improvements that have been made in rifles have, to a certain ex...

Another classic converted by eBooksLib.com. THE work entitled The Albert N'yanza Great Basin of the Nile, published in 1866, has given an account of the equatorial lake system from which the Egyptian river derives its source. It has been determined by the joint explorations of Speke, Grant, and myself, that the rainfall of the equatorial districts supplies two vast lakes, the Victoria and the Albert, of sufficient volume to support the Nile throughout its entire course of thirty degrees of...

The Nubian desert � The bitter well � Change of plans � An irascible dragoman � Pools of the Atbara � One secret of the Nile � At Cassala.

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In the Heart of Africa, by Sir Samuel W. Baker.

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Dans "L'enfant du naufrage", Samuel White Baker nous entraîne dans une aventure palpitante à travers les océans, mêlant exploration et survie. Ce roman, écrit dans un style clair et dynamique, expose les défis auxquels sont confrontés les protagonistes après un naufrage, où les thèmes de la résilience humaine et de la lutte contre les forces naturelles sont prévalents. Dans un contexte de grande exploration du XIXe siècle, Baker s'inspire de ses propres voyages en Afrique, intégrant des él...

"The Albert N'Yanza, Great Basin of the Nile, and Explorations of the Nile Sources" is a captivating account by Sir Samuel White Baker, detailing his adventurous expeditions in Africa. Baker, a British explorer, embarked on a quest to uncover the mysteries surrounding the Nile's sources, particularly focusing on Lake Albert. His narrative is rich with vivid descriptions of the landscapes, cultures, and challenges he faced during his travels. The book serves not only as a travelogue but als...

In "Eight Years' Wanderings in Ceylon," Samuel White Sir Baker offers an intricate tapestry of natural history, ethnography, and adventure, rooted in his extensive travels across the lush landscapes of Sri Lanka. Written in a vivid, engaging prose style typical of 19th-century exploration narratives, Baker intricately weaves personal anecdotes with detailed observations on the flora, fauna, and cultural fabrics of the island. The book serves not only as a travelogue but also as a significa...