Stanley's Story; Or, Through the Wilds of Africa by Col. A. G. Feather

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Author Feather, A. G., Col.
Title Stanley's Story; Or, Through the Wilds of Africa
A Thrilling Narrative of His Remarkable Adventures, Terrible Experiences, Wonderful Discoveries and Amazing Achievements in the Dark Continent
Note Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Richard Hulse, Harry Lamé, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
Summary "Stanley's Story; Or, Through the Wilds of Africa" by Col. A. G. Feather is a thrilling narrative written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the remarkable adventures and discoveries of Henry M. Stanley in Africa, detailing his encounters as he searches for the lost explorer Dr. Livingstone and embarks on extensive explorations of the continent. It promises to captivate readers interested in adventure, exploration, and the impacts of European engagement in Africa. At the start of the work, the author sets the stage by examining Africa's historical significance and the limited knowledge previously held about the continent. Feather discusses the legacy of significant explorers, particularly Dr. Livingstone, whose missionary efforts and explorations ignited public interest in Africa. He highlights the call for further exploration driven by the gaps in knowledge about the continent, leading to Stanley's expedition which is lauded for overcoming countless challenges. The opening establishes both the geographical and cultural richness of Africa while building anticipation for Stanley's detailed accounts of his adventures and the promises of exploration that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Subject Africa, Central -- Description and travel
Subject Livingstone, David, 1813-1873
Subject Stanley, Henry M. (Henry Morton), 1841-1904
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EBook-No. 61496
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 17, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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