Scouting For Stanley In East Africa (1890)

von Thomas Stevens

328 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Scouting for Stanley in East Africa is a book written by Thomas Stevens and published in 1890. The book is a first-hand account of Stevens' experiences as a scout for the famous explorer Henry Morton Stanley during his expedition to find the missing Scottish missionary and explorer, David Livingstone. Stevens provides a detailed description of the East African landscape, the people he encountered, and the challenges he faced during his journey. He writes about his encounters with wild animals, hostile tribes, and the harsh climate of the region. The book also includes a brief history of the exploration of East Africa and the role of Stanley in the region. Stevens provides insights into Stanley's personality and leadership style, as well as his interactions with the local people.Overall, Scouting for Stanley in East Africa is a fascinating account of one man's journey through a largely unknown and dangerous region of the world, and his role in one of the most famous expeditions 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.

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• ISBN: 9781437117653
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.10.2008
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC