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Headley, Joel Tyler
1813
1897
Headley, J. T. (Joel Tyler)
Headley, Joel T. (Joel Tyler)
Johnson, Willis Fletcher
1857
1931
Johnson, W. Fletcher (Willis Fletcher)
05009131
Stanley's Adventures in the Wilds of Africa
A Graphic Account of the Several Expeditions of Henry M. Stanley into the Heart of the Dark Continent
E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Martin Pettit, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
"Stanley's Adventures in the Wilds of Africa" by Headley and Johnson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the various expeditions of Henry M. Stanley as he explores Africa's interior, particularly focusing on his search for the missing explorer Dr. Livingstone, his crossing of the continent, exploration of the Congo, and his pivotal role in the establishment of the Congo Free State. The exciting narrative details Stanley's courage and determination as he navigates both physical challenges and the complexities of interactions with various native tribes. At the start of the book, Stanley's background is presented, illustrating his early life, insatiable thirst for adventure, and the calling he felt to undertake dangerous explorations. The narrative builds suspense as it reveals his preparations and motivations behind the significant expedition to find Livingstone, highlighting the complexities of assembling resources and managing a diverse group of men amid the looming mysteries and dangers of Africa. The opening captures both the vibrant allure of the continent and the relentless character of Stanley, setting the stage for the harrowing yet inspiring journeys that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Africa, Central -- Description and travel
Stanley, Henry M. (Henry Morton), 1841-1904
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Travel
Browsing: History - General
Browsing: Travel & Geography
Category: Biographies
Category: Adventure
Category: Travel Writing
Category: History - Other
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