How I Found Livingstone (eBook)

Travels, adventures, and discoveres in Central Africa, including an account of four months' residence with Dr. Livingstone, by Henry M. Stanley

Henry M. Stanley (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2022
402 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654702016-5 (EAN)

Infos

In 'How I Found Livingstone', Henry M. Stanley details his incredible journey through Africa to find the famed explorer, Dr. David Livingstone. This gripping travel narrative is written in a concise and straightforward style, reflecting the urgency and excitement of Stanley's mission. The book not only provides vivid descriptions of the African landscape but also delves into the complex dynamics between colonizers and indigenous peoples during the 19th century. Stanley's use of dialogue and personal reflections enhances the reader's understanding of the historical context in which this adventure takes place. 'How I Found Livingstone' is a classic example of Victorian exploration literature, resonating with themes of imperialism and discovery. As a primary source, it offers valuable insights into the motivations and perspectives of European explorers in Africa. Henry M. Stanley's own background as a journalist and adventurer informs his writing, making this account both informative and engaging. I recommend 'How I Found Livingstone' to readers interested in exploration narratives, colonial history, and the human spirit of adventure.

Autor

Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904) was a renowned Welsh-American journalist and explorer, most acclaimed for his search for the Scottish missionary and explorer Dr. David Livingstone in Africa. Embarking on what would become his most famous expedition, Stanley's trek across the uncharted African wilderness culminated in the legendary encounter with Livingstone in 1871, where he reportedly uttered the now-famous greeting, "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?" This pivotal moment and the details of his journey are immortalized in his 1872 work, 'How I Found Livingstone; travels, adventures, and discoveries in Central Africa.' The book is a testament to his persistence, resourcefulness, and the broader European imperialistic sentiment of the era. Stanley's writing combines adventure narratives with detailed observations of African cultures and landscapes, contributing to the West's understanding of the region. His literary style is characterized by vivid descriptions, a narrative that is both assertive and direct, and an unyielding fascination with the unknown. Stanley authored several other works, but it is his search for Livingstone that cemented his reputation as a quintessential figure of exploration literature in the Victorian epoch (Jeal, T. (2007). Stanley: The Impossible Life of Africa's Greatest Explorer. Yale University Press.).

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 29.5.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Allgemeines / Lexika
• Themenwelt: Reisen ► Reiseführer
• Schlagworte: 1813-1873 • 19th century adventurers • 19th century memoir • Africa • African exploration • african people • African travel memoir • Central • classic travel books • colonial Africa history • David • Description and travel • Dr. David Livingstone • expedition narratives • Exploration hardships • Exploration literature • Henry Morton Stanley author • historical adventure • historic exploration accounts • History of Africa • Hostile Natives • Impenetrable jungles • Livingstone • Livingstone expedition • tribal wars • True story • Victorian era exploration