Through The Dark Continent V2: Or The Sources Of The Nile Around The Great Lakes Of Equatorial Africa (1878) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781104415303)

Through The Dark Continent V2: Or The Sources Of The Nile Around The Great Lakes Of Equatorial Africa (1878) is a travelogue written by Henry Morton Stanley, a Welsh-American journalist and explorer. The book documents his journey through the African continent from the eastern coast to the western coast in search of the sources of the Nile River.In the second volume of his account, Stanley describes his travels through the Great Lakes region of Equatorial Africa, including Lake Victoria, Lake Tanganyika, and Lake Albert. He details his encounters with various African tribes and their customs, as well as his interactions with European explorers and missionaries.Stanley's expedition faced numerous challenges, including hostile encounters with local tribes, disease, and difficult terrain. However, his determination and perseverance allowed him to successfully navigate through the continent and discover the sources of the Nile River.Through The Dark Continent V2: Or The Sources Of The Nile Around The Great Lakes Of Equatorial Africa (1878) is a fascinating account of one of the most significant expeditions in African exploration history. It provides a detailed and vivid picture of the African continent, its people, and its culture during the late 19th century.And Down The Livingstone River To The Atlantic Ocean. In Two Volumes.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 Morton Stanley
ISBN-10: 1104415305
ISBN-13: 9781104415303
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/27/2009
Pages: 652
Format: Paperback
Weight: 3.18lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 1.31d