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The original text, from one of Baker's most daring colonial adventures. His account of a 14 month voyage through the dangerous tribes of Abyssinia, his encounters with wild animals, culminating in the discovery of Lake Albert, for which Baker was knighted. Annotated with biographical notes, plus many of the original line art illustrations, plus period photos and maps of 19th Century Abyssinia (Ethiopia). Copies of the original publication are scarce, and expensive. Buy this ebook version and enjoy Baker's classic for a fraction of the price. PDF version features mock parchment paper effect.