"The Albert N'Yanza, Great Basin of the Nile, And Explorations of the Nile Sources" by Sir Samuel W. Baker is a historical narrative of a daring mid-19th-century expedition. The book recounts Baker's arduous journey to find the Nile's elusive origins, particularly the great lake he named Albert N'yanza, revealing it as a crucial source of the mighty river. Baker's account vividly describes the landscapes encountered, the daunting obstacles endured, and his observations of the diverse tribes he met along the way, all beginning with an ambitious plan to solve the age-old mystery of the Nile’s source, fueled by Baker's past trials and strong desire. He readies his team and gathers supplies, his wife firmly by his side, while foreseeing geographic and political hurdles across wildlands and dangerous areas. The story underscores the Nile's historical impact and the significance of cultural exchange, setting a tone of solemn resolve for his grand quest.
The Albert N'Yanza, Great Basin of the Nile, And Explorations of the Nile Sources
By Samuel White Baker
Embark on a thrilling voyage into the heart of Africa as a determined explorer braves untamed lands to uncover the source of the world’s longest river.
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About the AuthorSir Samuel White Baker was an English explorer, officer, naturalist, big game hunter, engineer, writer and abolitionist. He also held the titles of Pasha and Major-General in the Ottoman Empire and Egypt. He served as the Governor-General of the Equatorial Nile Basin between April 1869 and August 1873, which he established as the Province of Equatoria. He is mostly remembered as the first European to visit Lake Albert, as an explorer of the Nile and interior of central Africa, and for his exploits as a big game hunter in Asia, Africa, Europe and North America. Baker wrote a considerable number of books and published articles. He was a friend of King Edward VII, who as Prince of Wales, visited Baker with Queen Alexandra in Egypt. Other friendships were with explorers Henry Morton Stanley, Roderick Murchison, John H. Speke and James A. Grant, with the ruler of Egypt Pasha Ismail The Magnificent, Major-General Charles George Gordon and Maharaja Duleep Singh.
Sir Samuel White Baker was an English explorer, officer, naturalist, big game hunter, engineer, writer and abolitionist. He also held the titles of Pasha and Major-General in the Ottoman Empire and Egypt. He served as the Governor-General of the Equatorial Nile Basin between April 1869 and August 1873, which he established as the Province of Equatoria. He is mostly remembered as the first European to visit Lake Albert, as an explorer of the Nile and interior of central Africa, and for his exploits as a big game hunter in Asia, Africa, Europe and North America. Baker wrote a considerable number of books and published articles. He was a friend of King Edward VII, who as Prince of Wales, visited Baker with Queen Alexandra in Egypt. Other friendships were with explorers Henry Morton Stanley, Roderick Murchison, John H. Speke and James A. Grant, with the ruler of Egypt Pasha Ismail The Magnificent, Major-General Charles George Gordon and Maharaja Duleep Singh.
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