The Nile Tributaries Of Abyssinia And The Sword Hunters Of The Hamran Arabs (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419175664)

The Nile Tributaries of Abyssinia and the Sword Hunters of the Hamran Arabs is a book written by Samuel W. Baker. The book is a travelogue and adventure story that recounts Baker's journey through Abyssinia (modern-day Ethiopia) in the mid-19th century. The book is divided into two parts: the first part describes Baker's exploration of the Nile tributaries in Abyssinia, while the second part focuses on his encounters with the Hamran Arabs, a group of sword hunters who live in the region.In the first part of the book, Baker describes his journey through the Nile tributaries, which he undertook in search of the source of the Nile. He recounts his encounters with various tribes and peoples along the way, as well as the flora and fauna of the region. He also describes the difficulties he faced, including hostile encounters with local tribes and the challenges of navigating the treacherous waters of the Nile.In the second part of the book, Baker describes his encounters with the Hamran Arabs, a group of skilled sword hunters who live in the region. He recounts his experiences hunting with the Hamran Arabs and describes their way of life, customs, and beliefs. He also describes their weapons and hunting techniques, as well as their conflicts with neighboring tribes.Overall, The Nile Tributaries of Abyssinia and the Sword Hunters of the Hamran Arabs is a fascinating account of one man's journey through a remote and little-known region of Africa. It is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the culture and way of life of the peoples who lived in the region in the mid-19th century.THE journey along the margin of the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.

Author: Samuel W. Baker
ISBN-10: 1419175661
ISBN-13: 9781419175664
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 308
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.18lbs
Size: 8.74h x 7.92w x 0.66d