Pair of books by Sir Samuel W. Baker, Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, on travels through Africa in the 19th century. a) Nile Tributaries of Abyssinia, and the Sword Hunters of the Hamran Arabs by Sir Samuel W. Baker, 4th edition, published by J. B. Lippincott and Co, Philadelphia, 1868, 413 pages; b) The Albert N'yanza Great Basin of the Nile and Explorations of the Nile Sources, published by J.B. Lippincott & Co., Philadelphia 1869, 499 pages. Both books with leather spine and fore edges and marbled boards. Maps intact in both. Dimensions are: 7 3/8 inches X 4 3/4 inches. All measurements are approximate. Condition: Both books are edge worn and show some surface wear. a) Foxing, water damage in upper corner with semi-circular stain, and scorching on pages opposite engravings; b) Inside map and cover pages are loose. Provenance: From the family collection of William J. Latta, noted collector of Napoleon memorabilia and/or his son-in-law Harry Franck, a well known travel writer, by descent.