This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 188? edition. Excerpt: ...seven thousand feet above its level. No wonder the great explorer could not find words in which to describe his feelings, when he stood on the shore of that lake which had so long evaded the search of man. He had meant to greet his success with loud hurrahs, but when the supreme moment arrived, when he ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 188? edition. Excerpt: ...seven thousand feet above its level. No wonder the great explorer could not find words in which to describe his feelings, when he stood on the shore of that lake which had so long evaded the search of man. He had meant to greet his success with loud hurrahs, but when the supreme moment arrived, when he thought of the terrible journey, with all its attendant dangers and difficulties and sufferings, by which the success had been won, he was "too serious to vent his feelings in vain cheers for victory. Instead of indulging in shouts of triumph, he lifted up his heart to God in thankfulness for the support and guidance which had enabled him to accomplish the work." "As an imperishable memorial of one loved and mourned by our gracious Queen, and deplored by every Englishman, Baker called this great lake 'the Albert Nyanza.'" The Victoria, discovered by Speke, and the Albert, discovered by Baker, are the two lakes of Central Africa which form the Sources of the Nile. Mr. and Mrs. Baker were both weak and weary when they descended the mountain slope which led to the water's edge. He supported himself with a stout bamboo, and she clung to his shoulder. A two hours' march brought them to the pebbly beach, and then, unable longer to contain the feelings of joy which possessed him, the brave explorer " rushed into the lake, and, thirsty with heat and fatigue, with a heart full of gratitude, he drank deeply from the Sources of the Nile." "THANK GOD!" 77 Proceeding to Vascovia, a fishing village on the shore of the lake, the travellers decided to make a short stay. Before they began to explore the district, Baker obtained an ox and two kids, that his men might have a feast in honour of the great discovery which...
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Original illustrated red cloth with slight rubbing, slight fading to spine and light damp wrinkling to fore-edge of rear board, appears to lack front endpaper, otherwise very good. No jacket.
