Ismailia

by Samuel White Baker

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic, timeless works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.

Genres: Memoir, Africa

278 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1874

About the author

Sir Samuel White Baker of Britain founded a settlement at Ceylon in 1848, explored the region of the Blue Nile from 1861 to 1862, and as the first such European, reached Albert in 1864.

Baker served as an English officer, naturalist, big game hunter, engineer, writer, and abolitionist.

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Reviews

[Wade Burgess · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thoroughly exciting and filled with episodes and anecdotes that cannot occur now. Samuel Baker is larger than life and a true Victorian Hero.