Publisher's Synopsis
Through The Dark Continent Volume 1 is a memoir written by Henry Morton Stanley, a British-American journalist and explorer, detailing his journey through Africa in the late 19th century. The book is divided into three parts, with the first part describing Stanley's journey from the east coast of Africa to Lake Victoria, where he established a base camp. The second part of the book details his journey from Lake Victoria to the mouth of the Congo River, where he encountered numerous obstacles including hostile tribes, harsh terrain, and disease.The final part of the book recounts Stanley's exploration of the Congo River, where he encountered more obstacles including rapids, waterfalls, and dangerous wildlife. Throughout the book, Stanley provides vivid descriptions of the African landscape and the people he encountered, as well as his own personal struggles and triumphs.Through The Dark Continent Volume 1 is a fascinating account of one man's journey through a largely unexplored continent, and provides valuable insights into the history and culture of Africa during the late 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in African history, exploration, or adventure.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1878 Edition. Or The Sources Of The Nile Around The Great Lakes Of Equatorial Africa And Down The Livingstone River To The Atlantic Ocean.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.
