The Albert Nyanza: Great Basin Of The Nile And Explorations Of The Nile Sources (1888) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165817238)

The Albert Nyanza: Great Basin Of The Nile And Explorations Of The Nile Sources is a historical non-fiction book written by Samuel White Baker and first published in 1888. The book is an account of Baker's explorations in Africa, particularly his journey to discover the sources of the Nile River. Baker was a British explorer who, along with his wife Florence, traveled extensively in Africa during the 19th century. In this book, he describes his journey to the Albert Nyanza, a large lake in East Africa that he believed to be the source of the Nile. He also details his efforts to explore the surrounding area and to find other sources of the river.The book includes vivid descriptions of the landscape, wildlife, and people that Baker encountered during his travels. It also provides insights into the challenges and dangers of exploration in Africa during this time period, including encounters with hostile tribes and dangerous animals.Overall, The Albert Nyanza: Great Basin Of The Nile And Explorations Of The Nile Sources is an important historical document that provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century exploration and the search for the sources of one of the world's most famous rivers.This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: 1165817233
ISBN-13: 9781165817238
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 596
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.73lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.21d