In The Heart Of Africa (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162667775)

In The Heart Of Africa is a memoir written by Samuel White Baker, an English explorer and adventurer who traveled extensively throughout Africa in the mid-19th century. The book recounts Baker's experiences during his various expeditions, including his discovery of Lake Albert and his efforts to suppress the slave trade in the region.Throughout the book, Baker provides vivid descriptions of the African landscape and its diverse peoples, as well as his encounters with wildlife and various dangers, such as disease and hostile tribes. He also shares his reflections on the impact of colonialism and the slave trade on the continent, and his views on the potential for European intervention to improve conditions for the people of Africa.Overall, In The Heart Of Africa offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a pioneering explorer and the challenges and triumphs of exploring a largely unknown continent. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Africa, colonialism, and exploration.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.

Author: Samuel White Baker
ISBN-10: 116266777X
ISBN-13: 9781162667775
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 194
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.76lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.41d