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In the Heart of Africa

by Samuel White Sir Baker

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In the Heart of Africa is available in the Project Gutenberg source edition credited to Samuel White Sir Baker. Catalog subjects include Nile River; Sudan -- Description and travel; Albert, Lake (Congo and Uganda). This edition retains the source text, including any introductory material and notes.

First published
Unknown year
Language
English
Copyright status
Public domain

English level

B2–C1 · Deep reading

In the Heart of Africa is calibrated from 39,398 sampled words across 23 chapters: sentences average 25.9 words, 48.7% exceed 24 words and 7% of words are nine letters or longer.

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Sentence rhythm

What the prose asks

Extended sentences averaging 25.9 words, with 18.3% reaching 40 words or more

Vocabulary

What may slow you down

7% of sampled words contain nine or more letters; names and period vocabulary still vary by chapter

Reading rhythm

Medium commitment

Regular chapter-sized stopping points support a steady plan. About 16 calm 30-minute sessions.

Suggested approach

Read with momentum

Read in planned sessions and keep short notes on voice, structure and recurring images

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Begin with chapter one

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Table of contents

23 chapters

  1. 01CONTENTS.2 min
  2. 02CHAPTER II.15 min
  3. 03CHAPTER III.19 min
  4. 04CHAPTER IV.10 min
  5. 05CHAPTER V.15 min
  6. 06CHAPTER VI.14 min
  7. 07CHAPTER VII.17 min
  8. 08CHAPTER VIII.25 min
  9. 09CHAPTER IX.20 min
  10. 10CHAPTER X.20 min
  11. 11CHAPTER XI.19 min
  12. 12CHAPTER XII.15 min
  13. 13CHAPTER XIII.18 min
  14. 14CHAPTER XIV.13 min
  15. 15CHAPTER XV.19 min
  16. 16CHAPTER XVI.22 min
  17. 17CHAPTER XVII18 min
  18. 18CHAPTER XVIII18 min
  19. 19CHAPTER XIX.17 min
  20. 20CHAPTER XX.14 min
  21. 21CHAPTER XXI.14 min
  22. 22CHAPTER XXII.22 min
  23. 23CHAPTER XXIII.18 min
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Samuel White Sir Baker: British explorer, officer, naturalist, big game hunter, engineer, writer and abolitionist (1821–1893).

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