Narrating his experiences in Africa, Baker has dwelled upon the wild and untamed beauty of the land. He elaborates the culture of the people, their religion as well as the wild-life and its habitat. The book offers a detailed study of the area with a profound personal touch and opinions of the author.

Wild beasts and their ways reminiscences of Europe, Asia, Africa and America Volume 1 offers a broad reflection on encounters with wildlife across varied regions while examining how changing practices shaped the understanding of the natural world. The narrative considers the careful observation required to study powerful animals, showing how patience, technique, and awareness influence movement through demanding environments. It highlights the progression of hunting equipment, noting how s...

"In the Heart of Africa" is a classic African explorer biography by Samuel White Baker.The story developed during "In the Heart of Africa" is summarised at the beginning of the novel by the narrator and protagonist:"In March, 1861, I commenced an expedition to discover the sources of the Nile, with the hope of meeting the East African expedition of Captains Speke and Grant, that had been sent by the English Government from the South via Zanzibar, for the same object. I h...

Samuel Baker (1821 - 1893) was born in England. After the death of his wife he traveled to Ceylon in 1846. Baker established an agriculture settlement in Nuwara Eliva. He helped bring cattle and emigrants from England and made a success of the settlement. During his stay in Ceylon he spent a great deal of time hunting with his hounds, which became the genesis of this novel and a later work. Baker spent 12 months exploring the Nile and the area surrounding it. His explorations included the ...

Eight years' wanderings in Ceylon recounts an explorer's experiences across the diverse landscapes and cultures of colonial Ceylon, weaving adventure with reflection. The narrative opens with the traveler's arrival in a setting that defies his romantic expectations, presenting a vivid contrast between imagined splendor and the realities of settlement life. As he journeys inland, he immerses himself in the island's untamed wilderness, engaging in hunting expeditions and witnessing the daily...

The Albert N'yanza Great Basin of the Nile and Explorations of the Nile sources presents a determined account of an expedition shaped by curiosity, endurance, and a desire to understand one of the world’s most significant waterways. The opening describes the resolve to uncover the origins of the Nile, establishing a tone of ambition strengthened by past experiences with hardship. Early preparations highlight the careful gathering of supplies, the formation of a small but committed team, an...

Eight Years' Wandering in Ceylon by Samuel White Baker.

"'Tigers and Tiger Hunting,' by Sir Samuel Baker, is a narrative of deeds of daring, courage, and wonderful skill...forethought, judgment...coolness, decision, intimate knowledge of the ways and habits of tigers...command of temper." -London Guardian, Dec. 9, 1891"There have been many mighty hunters since the days of Nimrod, but none more expert, more adventurous, nor more enthusiastic than Sir Samuel Baker, nor have any had a wider experience." -

It is a difficult task to describe a wild country so exactly, that a stranger's eye shall at once be made acquainted with its scenery and character by the description. And yet this is absolutely necessary, if the narration of sports in foreign countries is supposed to interest those who have never had the opportunity of enjoying them. The want of graphic description of localities in which the events have occurred, is the principal cause of that tediousness which generally accompanies the s...

WITHOUT troubling the public with a description of that portion of the Nile to the north of the first cataract, or with a detailed account of the Egyptian ruins, that have been visited by a thousand tourists, I will commence by a few extracts from my journal, written at the close of the boat voyage from Cairo:-- "May 8, 1861.--No air. The thermometer 104 degrees Fahr.; a stifling heat. Becalmed, we have been lying the entire day below the ruins of Philae. These are the most imposing monume...

"The Rifle and the Hound in Ceylon" is a captivating narrative by Sir Samuel White Baker, chronicling his adventures in the lush landscapes of Ceylon, now known as Sri Lanka. The book combines elements of travel writing and hunting memoirs, showcasing Baker's encounters with the island's diverse wildlife. His vivid descriptions transport readers to the heart of Ceylon's jungles, where he details his experiences with both the majestic and the dangerous creatures that inhabit the region, ref...

In the present work I shall describe the history of the Khedive of Egypt's expedition, which I have had the honour to command, as the first practical step that has been taken to suppress the slave trade of Central Africa.
 I shall not repeat, beyond what may be absolutely necessary, that which has already been published in my former works on Africa, "The Albert N'yanza" and "The Nile Tributaries of Abyssinia," but I shall adhere to the simple path taken by the expedition. This enterprise w...