The Congo and the Founding of its Free State: A Story of Work and Exploration by

Description: The Congo and the Founding of its Free State by Henry Morton Stanley Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841–1904) was a journalist and explorer renowned for his adventures in Africa. These volumes, first published in 1885, provide an account of Stanleys exploration of the Congo river in the service of Leopold II of Belgium between 1879 and 1884. Volume 1 covers 1879–83. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841–1904) was a journalist and explorer renowned for his adventures in Africa. After emigrating to America in 1859, Stanley worked as a journalist for the New York Herald. In 1869 he was instructed to undertake an expedition to find the missionary David Livingstone, and the success of this mission brought him public recognition and financial success. These volumes, first published in 1885, provide an account of Stanleys exploration of the Congo river in the service of Leopold II of Belgium between 1879 and 1884. Deriving from Stanleys personal journal, the books describe the difficulties he faced as he founded permanent trading stations, and his negotiations with indigenous leaders, together with his plans for the commercial exploitation of Africa. Stanleys controversial methods to achieve this aim, which led to his modern reputation as a racist and imperialist, are also revealed. Volume 1 covers 1879–83. Table of Contents Preface; 1. Previous history of the Congo; 2. The political history of Congo-land; 3. The sequel to the book Through the Dark Continent; 4. The African International Association; 5. En route to the Congo; 6. Banana Point; 7. Up the Mighty Congo; 8. Up the Congo: from Boma to Vivi; 9. The founding of Vivi: a story of work; 10. Vivi to Isangila: a reconnaissance; 11. Vivi to Isangila: road-making - a curious chapter; 12. Visit to Isangila continued; 13. Between the cataract regions: to Manyanga; 14. Fever at Manyanga; 15. A reconnaissance to Stanley Pool; 16. Ngalyema of Ntamo; 17. Settlement at Stanley Pool; 18. The founding of Léopoldville; 19. The founding of Léopoldville continued; 20. Up the Congo to Lake Léopold II; 21. Discovery of Lake Léopold II; 22. Return to Europe; 23. Condition of affairs on the Congo; 24. To Stanley Pool; 25. To Bolobo. Promotional A detailed account, first published in 1885, of the exploration of the Congo basin by Henry Stanley (1841–1904). Promotional "Headline" A detailed account, first published in 1885, of the exploration of the Congo basin by Henry Stanley (1841-1904). Description for Bookstore Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904) was a journalist and explorer renowned for his adventures in Africa. These volumes, first published in 1885, provide an account of Stanleys exploration of the Congo river in the service of Leopold II of Belgium between 1879 and 1884. Volume 1 covers 1879-83. Description for Library Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904) was a journalist and explorer renowned for his adventures in Africa. These volumes, first published in 1885, provide an account of Stanleys exploration of the Congo river in the service of Leopold II of Belgium between 1879 and 1884. Volume 1 covers 1879-83. Details ISBN1108031315 Year 2011 ISBN-10 1108031315 ISBN-13 9781108031318 Format Paperback Imprint Cambridge University Press Subtitle A Story of Work and Exploration Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Short Title CONGO & THE FOUNDING OF ITS FR Language English Media Book Pages 624 Series Cambridge Library Collection - African Studies Author Henry Morton Stanley Residence US Birth 1841 Death 1904 Publisher Cambridge University Press Publication Date 2011-08-25 Illustrations 24 Plates, black and white; 4 Maps; 49 Halftones, unspecified UK Release Date 2011-08-25 AU Release Date 2011-08-25 NZ Release Date 2011-08-25 Alternative 9781139034708 DEWEY 916.751041 Series Number Volume 1 Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:91396702;

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