Through the Dark Continent: v. 2

By Henry Morton Stanley

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104415305
• ISBN13: 9781104415303
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 652 Pages
• Weight: 3.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 8.3" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

Lies? Yes. But That's The Point

Of course this book of full of lies, but that is what makes it so great. If you are reading this book through the eyes of a historian, and can't get past the lies, your eyes aren't open all the way. Stanley's "Through the Dark Continent" shows us the European idealogy of African colonization. All his lies are not produced simply for the purpose of lying, or hiding the truth. He lies to give Europe what it wants: a perfect arena for the civilizing mission. These savages that throw themselves at the feet of Stanley are perfect for conversion. This book helped propel imperialization in its own time, and now shows us how they did such.When reading this book, use your knowledge of Stanley's deception to get in the mind frame of a late 19th century explorer, not just to experience the adventures; that is the true joy of reading primary sources.