The Autobiography Of Sir Henry Morton Stanley (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781432625696)

The Autobiography of Sir Henry Morton Stanley is a memoir written by the famous explorer and journalist, Sir Henry Morton Stanley. The book chronicles Stanley's life from his childhood in Wales to his adventures in Africa, including his famous expedition to find the missing explorer, Dr. David Livingstone. The book is divided into two parts. The first part covers Stanley's early life, including his time in a workhouse, his emigration to America, and his service in the American Civil War. The second part of the book focuses on Stanley's expeditions in Africa, including his exploration of the Congo River and his efforts to establish a colony in what is now known as Tanzania.Throughout the book, Stanley provides vivid descriptions of the people and places he encountered on his travels, as well as his personal reflections on the challenges he faced as an explorer and journalist. He also offers insights into the political and social climate of 19th-century Africa, including the impact of European colonialism on the continent.Overall, The Autobiography of Sir Henry Morton Stanley is a fascinating account of one man's remarkable life and his contributions to the exploration and colonization of Africa.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: 1432625691
ISBN-13: 9781432625696
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/11/2005
Pages: 604
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.32lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.50d