Exploration of the Nile Tributaries of Abyssinia

by Baker, Sir S. W

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Hartford, CT: Published by O.D. Case, Hartford, 1868, Dated 1868, 1st edition, 608 pages with index. Maroon covers with gilt lettering on spine. Illustrated with 21 black & white plates from original sketches by Sir S. W. Baker, with a full page colored map. Baker, Burton and Speke had by this time finally proved that the source of the White Nile lay in the Lakes Albert and N'yanza. Baker traces his discovery of the sources of the lower nile in the Atbara River and the Blue Nile in Abyssina. Also has highly exiting adventures of the author among animals of Africa and along the Nile, accompanied by expert native sword hunters. Slight foxing, slight wear to co vers, overall very good. Africa, explorers, exploration, safari, White Nile, Blue Nile, European/Asian/African history, natural history.. Hard Cover.