My Early Travels and Adventures in America and Asia: Volume 1 (Duckworth Discoverers) (Vol 1) [Hardcover]

Henry M. Stanley (Author)

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Publication Date: September 1, 2001 | Series: Duckworth Discoverers

Sir Henry Stanley is best known for his expeditions and explorations in Africa. However as a journalist he spent much time in other continents before his famous search for Livingstone. In this gripping volume, he writes poignantly about his journeys to the US and particularly about the horrendous fate the Indians suffered at the hands of the developing American government.

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These are the first four titles in Duckworth's new "Discoverers" series, which will reprint the travel writings of popular authors. Doyle's volume tells of his stay in Rhodesia and Kenya in 1928. Before travelling to Africa, Stanley made extensive journeys through the Unites States and Asia, which he recounts here. Livingstone recalls his search for the source of the Zambesi River, while Verne documents early expeditions. Some of these volumes include period illustrations.
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About the Author

Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904) was a Welsh explorer and journalist. He achieved world fame when he found David Livingstone and spoke the immortal words ‘Doctor Livingstone, I presume’.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 386 pages
• Publisher: Duckworth Publishers (September 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0715630857
• ISBN-13: 978-0715630853
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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This review is from: My Early Travels and Adventures in America and Asia: Volume 1 (Duckworth Discoverers) (Vol 1) (Hardcover)

This Stanley fellow had a great love and respect for adventure (Dr. Livingston, I presume?) but also a very colorful way of talking (former newspaperman) who seemed not to know the difference between a real story and embellishment. I didn't expect that everything he wrote could be taken at face value, and of course, in reading, you have to remember that he slants with his viewpoint. But in all, this presents a very interesting portrait of the Congo in the late 1800s.