Ismailia is a non-fiction book written by Samuel W. Baker, originally published in 1874. The book chronicles Baker's expedition to Central Africa in 1869-1873, which was aimed at suppressing the slave trade in the region. The narrative is divided into three parts, with the first part detailing Baker's journey from Cairo to Gondokoro, a distance of 1,400 miles. The second part covers his exploration of the Nile and its tributaries, including the discovery of Lake Albert. The final part of the book describes Baker's efforts ...
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Ismailia is a non-fiction book written by Samuel W. Baker, originally published in 1874. The book chronicles Baker's expedition to Central Africa in 1869-1873, which was aimed at suppressing the slave trade in the region. The narrative is divided into three parts, with the first part detailing Baker's journey from Cairo to Gondokoro, a distance of 1,400 miles. The second part covers his exploration of the Nile and its tributaries, including the discovery of Lake Albert. The final part of the book describes Baker's efforts to establish a government in Equatoria, a region in modern-day South Sudan, and his battles against slave traders and hostile tribes.Throughout the book, Baker describes the geography, flora, and fauna of the region, as well as the customs and traditions of the various tribes he encounters. He also provides detailed accounts of his interactions with Arab slave traders and their African allies, as well as his efforts to negotiate treaties with local chiefs. Ismailia is considered a classic of African exploration literature and a valuable historical document of the 19th century slave trade. It is also notable for its vivid descriptions of the African landscape and its people, as well as Baker's personal reflections on the challenges and rewards of his expedition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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