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1	Albert N'Yanza, Great Basin of the Nile and Explorations of the Nile Sources more books like this by Sir Samuel White Baker add to wishlist The quantity of ivory in camp was so large that we required 700 porters to carry both tusks and provisions, for the five days' march through uninhabited country. Kamrasi came to see us before we parted; he had provided the requisite porters. We were to start on the following day; he arrived with the Blissett rifle that had been given him by Speke. ... see all copies from $16.87! new only from $16.87! \| first editions \| SVS
2	The Albert N'Yanza by Sir Samuel White Baker add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.98! \| first editions \| SVS
3	The Nile Tributaries of Abyssinia and the Sword Hunters of the Hamran Arabs more books like this by Sir Samuel White Baker add to wishlist This being a concise summary of the Nile system, I shall describe twelve months' exploration, during which I examined every individual river that is tributary to the Nile from Abyssinia, including the Atbara, Settite, Royan, Salaam, Angrab, Rahad, Dinder, and the Blue Nile. The interest attached to these portions of Africa differs entirely from ... see all copies from $14.43! new only from $14.43! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Wild Beasts & Their Ways more books like this by Samuel Baker add to wishlist Few persons are aware of the extreme quickness with which an elephant can kick, and the great height that can be reached by this mischievous use of the hind foot. I have frequently seen an elephant kick as sharp as a small pony, and the effect of a blow from so ponderous a mass propelled with extreme velocity may be imagined. This is a peculiar ... see all copies from $13.99! new only from $13.99! \| first editions \| SVS
5	The Rifle and Hound in Ceylon more books like this by Sir Samuel White Baker add to wishlist Samuel Baker 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 ... see all copies from $9.43! new only from $9.44! \| SVS
6	In the Heart of Africa more books like this by Sir Samuel White Baker add to wishlist IT was the season of rejoicing. Everybody appeared in good humor. The distended udders of thousands of camels were an assurance of plenty. The burning sun that for nine months had scorched the earth was veiled by passing clouds. The cattle that had panted for water, and whose food was withered straw, were filled with juicy fodder. see all copies from $11.31! new only from $11.31! \| SVS
7	Cast Up by the Sea. by Sir Samuel W. Baker. Complete with Ten Illustrations by Huard. more books like this by Samuel White Sir Baker add to wishlist see all copies from $6.29! new only from $24.85! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Ismailia more books like this by Sir Samuel White Baker add to wishlist In 1869, Ismail Pasha, the ruler of Egypt, appointed Samuel White as governor general of Sudan. This is White's story of his experiences trying to defeat slave trade and open routes for commerce. see all copies from $15.26! new only from $19.99! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Precious Moments Through the Year Stories more books like this by Baker Book House, Gilbert Beers, Samuel J Butcher, (Sa (Illustrator) add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.22!
10	Eight Years Wandering in Ceylon more books like this by Samuel Baker add to wishlist It was in the year 1845 that the spirit of wandering allured me toward Ceylon: little did I imagine at that time that I should eventually become a settler. (Excerpt) see all copies from $10.62! new only from $10.62! \| SVS
11	Precious Moments Through the Day Stories more books like this by Baker Book House, Gilbert Beers, Samuel J Butcher, (Sa (Illustrator) add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.40! \| first editions
12 view cover	Ismailia a Narrative of the Expedition to Central Africa for the Suppression of the Slave Trade more books like this by Sir Samuel White Baker add to wishlist see all copies from $10.00! new only from $22.99! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Precious Moments Stories from the Bible more books like this by Baker Book House, Sheri D Haan, Samuel J Butcher, (Sa (Illustrator) add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.22!
14 view cover	The Director's Cut: A Memoir of 60 Years in Film and Television more books like this by Roy Ward Baker, Samuel Goldwyn (Afterword by), Roger Moore (Foreword by) add to wishlist Roy Ward Baker is one of Britains most accomplished film directors. He worked in London's Gainsborough Studio in the 1930s, rising through the ranks of the industry to become assistant director to Alfred Hitchcock and Carol Reed. He later directed features both in Britain and Hollywood, including "Don't Bother to Knock "and "A Night to Remember." ... see all copies from $6.52! new only from $20.44! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Precious Moments Learning Can Be Fun more books like this by Baker Book House, Samuel J Butcher, (Sa, Jon Butcher add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99!
16	Readings Public Sector Economics more books like this by Samuel H Baker (Editor), Catherine S Elliott (Editor) add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $40.00!
17 view cover	Readings in public finance more books like this by Samuel H Baker, Catherine S Elliott add to wishlist This text serves as a useful supplement to public finance textbooks, helping students to build and weigh arguments, to identify strengths and weaknesses of opposing viewpoints, and ultimately to draw their own conclusions. Its two main objectives are to present policy issues, allowing students an opportunity to apply the theory discussed in class ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $56.07!
18 view cover	The rifle and the hound in Ceylon more books like this by Sir Samuel White Baker add to wishlist Purchase of this book includes free trial access to www.million-books.com where you can read more than a million books for free. This is an OCR edition with typos. Excerpt from book: CHAP. III. MINNERIA LAKE.? BRUSH WITH A BULL. ? AH AWKWARD VISA-VIS. A BRIGHT THOUGHT.? BULL BUFFALO RECEIVES HIS SMALL CHANGE. WHAT IS MAN ? LONG SHOT WITH THIS FOUR ... see all copies from $12.99! new only from $12.99! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	The Albert N'Yanza, Great Basin of the Nile and Explorations of the Nile Sources more books like this by W Samuel Baker add to wishlist see all copies from $15.00!
20 view cover	Eight years wanderings in Ceylon more books like this by Sir Samuel White Baker add to wishlist A population of some millions wholly dependent upon the supply of rice for their existence would be thrown into sudden starvation by the withdrawal of the water. Thus have the nations died out like a fire for lack of fuel. This cause will account for the decay of the great cities of Ceylon. The population gone, the wind and the rain would howl ... see all copies from $10.00! new only from $12.99! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Precious Moments Storybook Treasury more books like this by Samuel J Butcher, (Sa (Illustrator), Baker Books (Text by) add to wishlist Reading together can represent a very special time of sharing and closeness for parents and children. To make the most of these unhurried, cozy moments, a good book is all-important. With signature Precious Moments "RM" artwork and charming stories, Precious Moments Storybook Treasury is a book that children will love today and treasure as a ... see all copies from $1.99!
22 view cover	Wild Beasts and Their Ways: Reminiscences of Europe, Asia, Africa, and America by Sir Samuel White Baker add to wishlist see all copies from $21.99! new only from $21.99!
23 view cover	Eight Years Wanderings in Ceylon. by Sir Samuel W. Baker ... more books like this by Samuel White Sir Baker add to wishlist see all copies from $21.80! new only from $21.80! \| SVS
24	Ismailia. a Narrative of the Expedition to Central Africa for the Suppression of the Slave Trade, Organised By Ismail, Khedive of Egypt by Sir Samuel W. Baker add to wishlist see all copies from $35.00! new only from $55.89! \| first editions
25 view cover	The Albert N Yanza Great Basin of the Nile by Sir Samuel White Baker add to wishlist ...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. Even Roman energy failed to break the spell that guarded these secret fountains. The expedition sent by ... see all copies from $20.68! new only from $20.68! \| SVS

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