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excerpt from the book… Sir Samuel White Baker was born in London, on June 8, 1821. From early manhood he devoted himself to a life of adventure. After a year in Mauritius he founded a colony in the mountains of Ceylon at Newera Eliya,… more

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An excerpt: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 spo… more

…In the history of the Nile there was a void: its Sources were a mystery. The Ancients devoted much attention to this problem; but in vain. The Emperor Nero sent an expedition under the command of two centurions, as described by Seneca. E… more

This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

Sir Samuel White Baker (8 June 1821 – 30 December 1893) was an English writer, naturalist and explorer. The Essential Samuel White Baker Collection, contains 8 books, includes:• The Albert N’Yanza• Cyprus• Eight Years’ Wanderings in Ceylon… more

From the preface:I do not intend to write a history of Cyprus, as authorities already exist that are well known, but were generally neglected until the British occupation rescued them from secluded bookshelves. Even had I presumed to write … more

This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

Biographical sketches of four of the most famous early big game hunters. Originally published in 1901. The illustrated contents include many little known facts and anecdotes on the sport and lives of William Cotton Oswell - Henry Astbury L… more

CHAPTER I.Colombo—Dullness of the Town—Cinnamon Garden—A Cingalese Appo—Ceylon Sport—Jungle Fever—Newera Ellia—Energy of Sir E. Barnes—Influence of the Governor—Projected Improvements. It was in the year 1845 that the spirit of wan… more