Great Explorations In The Wilds Of Africa

Great Explorations In The Wilds Of Africa is a historical account of Sir Samuel Baker's expedition to suppress the slave trade in Africa in the late 19th century. The book is written by Joel Tyler Headley and was first published in 1886. The book details the journey of Baker and his army of almost two thousand men through the wilds of Africa, as they set out to end the brutal practice of slave trading. The expedition took place in the mid-1870s and covered vast territories of Africa, including the Nile River and surrounding regions. The book is a fascinating account of the challenges and dangers faced by Baker and his men, as they battled not only the slave traders but also the harsh terrain, wild animals, and diseases. The author provides vivid descriptions of the African landscape and the people and cultures encountered during the expedition. Great Explorations In The Wilds Of Africa is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the brutal practice of slavery in Africa and the efforts made by individuals like Baker to put an end to it. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in African history, exploration, and adventure.Lieut. Cameron's Across Africa, With These Travelers' Marvelous Accounts Of Fighting The Natives, Hunting The Hippopotamus, Elephant And Lion, And Henry M. Stanley's Story Of His Last And Greatest Work And Explorations In Organizing And Bringing Into The Family Of Nations The Congo Free State, With A Graphic Account Of Chinese Gordon In Africa.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.