By:Sir Samuel White Baker Published By:Double9 Books
About the Book
In the Heart of Africa by Sir Samuel White Baker is an adventurous travelogue that chronicles BakerÍs 19th-century exploration of uncharted territories in Africa. The book provides a detailed account of his Nile expedition and the geographic discovery of the Sudan, showcasing the challenges and excitement of early African exploration. BakerÍs journey through diverse landscapes is marked by encounters with African wildlife and various cultural groups, offering insights into the natural history and ethnography of the region. The narrative is both a personal journal and a significant contribution to the understanding of African geography during the colonial era. Through vivid descriptions and firsthand experiences, Baker captures the essence of African adventure, presenting the trials and triumphs of his expedition. In the Heart of Africa stands as a testament to the spirit of exploration and the allure of discovering new frontiers.
Sir Samuel White Baker was an English explorer, officer, naturalist, big game hunter, engineer, author, and abolitionist. In addition, he held the titles of Pasha and Major-General in both the Ottoman Empire and Egypt. From April 1869 to August 1873, he was Governor-General of the Equatorial Nile Basin (now South Sudan and Northern Uganda), which he named the Province of Equatoria. He is most known as the first European to reach Lake Albert, an explorer of the Nile and the interior of Central Africa, and a big game hunter in Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America. Baker wrote numerous books and published papers. Samuel White Baker was born on June 8, 1821, in London, to a rich commercial family. His father, Samuel Baker Sr., was a sugar merchant, banker, and ship owner from Thorngrove, Worcestershire, with business interests in the West Indies. His younger brother, Col. Valentine Baker, sometimes known as "Baker Pasha," was a British hero in the African Cape Colony, the Crimean War, Ceylon, and the Balkans before being dishonoured by a civilian scandal. Valentine had been successful in gaining popularity in the Ottoman Empire, particularly during the Russian-Turkish War in the Caucasus and the Sudan War from Egypt.
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