Samuel White Baker

Title: Der Albert Nyanza, das grosse Becken des Nil und die Erforschung der Nilquellen ... Aus dem Englischen von J. E. A. Martin ... Nebst 33 Illustrationen ... 1 Chromolithographie und 2 Karten. Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC. The GEOLOGY collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. The works in this collection contain a number of maps, charts, and tables from the 16th to the 19th centuries documenting geological features of the natural world. Also contained are textbooks and early scientific studies that catalogue and chronicle the human stance toward water and land use. Readers will further enjoy early historical maps of rivers and shorelines demonstrating the artistry of journeymen, cartographers, and illustrators. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library Baker, Samuel White.; Martin, J E. A.; 1867. 2 Bd.; 8 . 10095.ee.29.

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 rhythms of life shaped by both nature and colonial enterprise. The work highlights the tension between human ambition and environmental challenge, capturing the hardships of pioneering through unfamiliar terrain and the effort to establish stability in a rugged land. Woven through its vivid descriptions of tropical scenery and wildlife is an undercurrent of determination and resilience, reflecting both the allure and difficulty of exploration. The book stands as an account of endurance, discovery, and the complex encounter between European aspiration and Eastern terrain.

Unver nderter Nachdruck der Originalausgabe von 1867. Der Verlag Antigonos spezialisiert sich auf die Herausgabe von Nachdrucken historischer B cher. Wir achten darauf, dass diese Werke der ffentlichkeit in einem guten Zustand zug nglich gemacht werden, um ihr kulturelles Erbe zu bewahren.

The rifle and the hound in Ceylon is a hunting memoir that recounts the author s adventures pursuing large game in the jungles of Ceylon. The narrative highlights the challenges and dangers involved in hunting elephants, buffaloes, and other wildlife, capturing the spirit of sport that defines hunting culture of the era. The memoir reflects on changes in wildlife populations and hunting practices due to advancements in rifle technology and increased human activity. Early passages evoke a strong sense of nostalgia as the author recalls his initial experiences in Ceylon, painting vivid scenes of the landscape and wildlife. A notable episode involves a tense confrontation with wild buffaloes, underscoring the unpredictability and peril of the sport. Throughout, there is a reverence for the natural world alongside the thrill of the hunt, offering both personal reflection and a broader view on hunting as a pursuit deeply connected to respect for nature. The work provides insight into the complexities of sport hunting in a changing environment.