Baker, Samuel White, Sir 1821-1893 creator text utu 2003 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Ismailia" by Sir Samuel White Baker is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The book documents Baker's expedition to Central Africa, commissioned by the Khedive of Egypt, aimed at suppressing the slave trade and establishing legitimate commerce in the region. The narrative likely explores the sociopolitical landscape of the time, detailing efforts to eradicate slavery and the obstacles encountered in that mission. At the start of "Ismailia," Baker provides a preface outlining the motivations behind the expedition, emphasizing the horrors of the slave trade witnessed in his earlier travels. He introduces the dire situation in Central Africa, characterized by rampant slavery and lawlessness orchestrated by Arab traders. Baker highlights the Khedive’s commitment to reforming society and the challenges he faces from both supporters and detractors of the expedition. As the opening progresses, Baker lays the groundwork for the mission, describing the logistical challenges and preparations necessary to transport troops and supplies across treacherous terrain. The tone is one of determination and resolve as he prepares to confront powerful and entrenched interests resistant to change. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2003-01-01 Etext prepared by Garry Gill and the Distributed Proofreading team of Charles Franks Original publication data not identified Africa, Central -- Description and travel Slave trade -- Africa DT Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3607 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3607 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133114.0 3607