Stanley in Africa by James P. Boyd
"Stanley in Africa" by James P. Boyd is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book primarily chronicles the life and adventures of the famous African explorer Henry M. Stanley, detailing his explorations in Central Africa and his encounters with various cultures and landscapes. Through Stanley's journey, the text offers insight into the broader context of exploration, colonial ambitions, and the impact on the native populations of the continent.At the start of the book, Boyd introduces Henry M. Stanley's remarkable story, highlighting his transition from a poor Welsh boy to a renowned explorer. The narrative reveals Stanley's daring mission to locate the lost explorer David Livingstone in Africa, as well as his later undertakings that led to the discovery of the Congo River system. The introductory sections set the stage for the thrilling adventures to come, painting a vivid picture of the challenges Stanley faced, including treacherous landscapes, hostile tribes, and the harsh realities of life in the African wilderness. This opening part serves to establish Stanley’s character as a tenacious and resourceful individual, while foreshadowing the significant contributions he made to our understanding of Africa during his travels. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Boyd, James P. (James Penny), 1836-1910 |
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| Title | Stanley in Africa The Wonderful Discoveries and Thrilling Adventures of the Great African Explorer, and Other Travelers, Pioneers and Missionaries |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Henry Gardiner, Geetu Melwani, Kathryn Lybarger, Nick Wall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa |
| Subject | Africa, Central -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Stanley, Henry M. (Henry Morton), 1841-1904 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 44816 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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