Project Gutenberg 2002-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 175 Baker, Samuel White, Sir 1821 1893 In the Heart of Africa Produced by Garry Gill, the Distributed Proofreading Team of Charles Franks, and David Widger "In the Heart of Africa" by Sir Samuel White Baker is a historical account written during the mid-19th century, primarily focused on exploring the sources of the Nile River. The narrative follows Baker's ambitious expedition as he embarks on a perilous journey across Africa, accompanied by his wife, with the goal of uncovering the Nile's mysteries and seeking to meet other exploratory endeavors, such as that of Captains Speke and Grant. The book reflects on challenges faced in the harsh terrains, encounters with diverse cultures, and the determination required to achieve what had eluded many explorers before him. At the start of the narrative, Baker describes his entry into the Nubian desert and outlines his ambitious plans to traverse unexplored areas in search of the Nile's origin. He notes the hardships of travel in such unforgiving environments and the mental resolve necessary for survival. The opening also provides glimpses into his growing admiration for his wife, who insists on accompanying him despite the dangers they face. Baker's vivid descriptions convey the stark contrasts between beauty and desolation encountered along their journey, as well as the rich tapestry of life and culture among the people they meet, setting the stage for further explorations and adventures that would unfold throughout the expedition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Nile River Sudan -- Description and travel Albert, Lake (Congo and Uganda) DT Text Africa Browsing: History - General Browsing: Travel & Geography 597664 597665 2024-10-02T07:15:26.952906 2023-10-02T06:43:33.208069 text/html text/html 590136 2013-02-01T10:41:58 text/html; charset=us-ascii 205525 2013-02-01T10:41:58 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 285037 2024-10-02T07:15:35.617874 application/epub+zip 292707 2024-10-02T07:15:30.078929 application/epub+zip 280600 2024-10-02T07:15:28.827917 application/epub+zip 492163 2024-10-02T07:15:40.131862 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 462844 2024-10-02T07:15:34.812885 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 428349 2022-09-02T08:43:41.260029 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 530790 530705 2024-10-02T07:15:26.324937 2023-10-02T06:43:32.711035 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 530578 2009-02-05T07:39:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 199361 2009-02-05T07:40:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20128 2024-10-02T07:15:40.258848 application/rdf+xml 11660 2024-10-02T07:15:29.376895 image/jpeg 3145 2024-10-02T07:15:29.098894 image/jpeg 277919 2024-10-02T07:15:27.002902 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia