Samuel White Baker Bücher

Title: Der Albert Nyanza, das grosse Becken des Nil und die Erforschung der Nilquellen ... Aus dem Englischen von J. E. A. Martin ... Nebst 33 Illustrationen ... 1 Chromolithographie und 2 Karten. Publisher: British Library, Historical Print Editions The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC. The GEOLOGY collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. The works in this collection contain a number of maps, charts, and tables from the 16th to the 19th centuries documenting geological features of the natural world. Also contained are textbooks and early scientific studies that catalogue and chronicle the human stance toward water and land use. Readers will further enjoy early historical maps of rivers and shorelines demonstrating the artistry of journeymen, cartographers, and illustrators. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library Baker, Samuel White.; Martin, J E. A.; 1867. 2 Bd.; 8°. 10095.ee.29.

Der unveränderte Nachdruck der Originalausgabe von 1867 bietet einen authentischen Einblick in die Gedanken und Schreibweise der damaligen Zeit. Leser haben die Möglichkeit, die historischen Kontexte und Themen zu erleben, die das Werk prägten. Die Veröffentlichung bewahrt den ursprünglichen Text und ermöglicht es, die literarischen und kulturellen Strömungen des 19. Jahrhunderts nachzuvollziehen. Ideal für Historiker und Literaturinteressierte, die sich mit der Epoche auseinandersetzen möchten.

Die kulturelle Relevanz dieses Werkes wird von Wissenschaftlern hervorgehoben, da es einen wichtigen Beitrag zum Wissen der Zivilisation leistet. Es wurde aus dem Originaldokument reproduziert und bleibt weitgehend treu zu diesem, einschließlich der ursprünglichen Copyright-Vermerke und Bibliotheksstempel. Diese Elemente spiegeln die historische Bedeutung und den Kontext wider, in dem das Werk in bedeutenden Bibliotheken weltweit aufbewahrt wird.

This travelogue chronicles the expedition led by Samuel White Baker to explore the sources of the Nile River in Central Africa in the mid-19th century. The book provides rich descriptions of the African landscape, wildlife, and peoples encountered by Baker and his team, as well as fascinating accounts of the challenges and triumphs of the journey.

Set against the backdrop of the Victorian era, this significant account of African exploration highlights the adventures and discoveries made during a time of intense curiosity and imperial ambition. First published in 1866, it offers a detailed narrative that reflects the complexities of the period, including themes of exploration, cultural encounters, and the impact of colonialism. The work remains a vital resource for understanding the historical context of 19th-century Africa and the explorers who ventured into its uncharted territories.

Follow Samuel White Baker's harrowing narrative of his expedition to Central Africa to suppress the slave trade organized by Ismail Khedive of Egypt. This book provides an in-depth look at the brutal realities of the time and the lengths some went to to try to end the slave trade.

The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, preserving its historical significance despite potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. It aims to protect and promote cultural literature by providing an accessible, high-quality modern edition that remains true to the original.