The Autobiography Of Sir Henry Morton Stanley (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417970339)

The Autobiography Of Sir Henry Morton Stanley is a first-hand account of the life of one of the most famous explorers of the 19th century. Written by Stanley himself, the book chronicles his life from his humble beginnings as an orphan in Wales, through his time as a sailor and journalist, to his adventures as an explorer in Africa.Stanley is perhaps best known for his search for the missionary and explorer David Livingstone, whom he famously found in Tanzania in 1871. This event catapulted Stanley to international fame and he went on to explore and map large parts of Africa, including the Congo River Basin.The book provides an intimate look into Stanley's life, including his struggles with poverty, his time as a soldier in the American Civil War, and his relationships with other explorers and political figures of the time. It also offers insights into the political and social climate of the era, particularly in relation to European colonization of Africa.Overall, The Autobiography Of Sir Henry Morton Stanley is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of exploration, colonialism, and the life of one of the most iconic figures of the 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 Stanley
ISBN-10: 1417970332
ISBN-13: 9781417970339
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/11/2005
Pages: 604
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.93lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.34d