In Darkest Africa V2: Or the Quest, Rescue and Retreat of Emin, Governor of Equatoria (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780548236161)

In Darkest Africa V2: Or The Quest, Rescue And Retreat Of Emin, Governor Of Equatoria is a historical book written by Henry M. Stanley. The book is a detailed account of Stanley's journey to rescue Emin Pasha, the governor of Equatoria, who was stranded in the heart of Africa during the Mahdist War. The book is divided into two volumes, with the second volume continuing the story of Stanley's harrowing journey through the African wilderness. Throughout the book, Stanley describes the challenges he faced, including hostile tribes, disease, and difficult terrain. He also provides a fascinating glimpse into the customs and traditions of the African people he encountered.In addition to the rescue mission, the book also covers Emin Pasha's life and career as governor of Equatoria, as well as his eventual retreat from the region. Stanley's account is based on his personal experiences and observations, as well as interviews with local people and other explorers.Overall, In Darkest Africa V2: Or The Quest, Rescue And Retreat Of Emin, Governor Of Equatoria is a gripping and informative account of one of the most daring rescue missions in African history. It offers a unique perspective on the challenges and triumphs of exploration in the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Henry M. Stanley
ISBN-10: 054823616X
ISBN-13: 9780548236161
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/25/2007
Pages: 560
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.17lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.38d