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Stanley: The Making Of An African Explorer
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Sir Henry Morton Stanley, Is Known Popularly For His Celebrated Meeting With David Livingstone. But Stanley Is By Any Reckoning A Key Figure In The History Of The European Penetration Of The African Continent. He Was Also A Man Of Intriguing Psychological Complexity A Complexity Which Frank Mclynn Seeks To Understand. In This Book The Author Focuses On The Years 18411877, The Most Dramatic And Fascinating Years Of Stanley'S Long Life. Stanley Was One Of The Great Achievers Of The 19Th Century. Born In Poverty And Illegitimacy, With An Infancy Spent In A Welsh Workhouse, He Survived A Series Of Incredible Adventures At Sea And In The Usa To Emerge As A Journalist Of Talent After The American Civil War. His Courage On The British Ethiopian Expedition To Chastise Emperor Theodore Brought Him To The Attention Of James Gordon Bennett, Proprieter Of The New York Herald Tribune Who Commissioned Him To Find Livingstone In Darkest Africa. His Historic Meeting With Livingstone At Ujiji In 1871 (Dr Livingstone, I Presume) Was The Scoop Of The Century. It Brought Him Fame And Fortune And The Opportunity To Carry Out The Greatest Single Feat In The Whole Of African Crossing The Continent From East To West And Following The Congo To Its Atlantic Mouth. Behind These Monumental Achievements Was A Man Who Was A Pathological Liar, With Sadomasochistic Tendencies, Who Himself Occupied A Blurred Middleground Between Fantasy And Reality.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Stanley: The Making of an African Explorer'? A: The book primarily focuses on the life of Sir Henry Morton Stanley from 1841 to 1877, exploring his role in African exploration and his complex psychological profile.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Stanley: The Making of an African Explorer' is Frank McLynn.
- Q: What type of book is this? A: This is a hardcover used book, categorized under Community & Culture.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 411 pages.
- Q: In what condition is the book available? A: The book is available in 'Good Condition', indicating it has been used but is still in a satisfactory state.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on January 1, 1990.
- Q: What are some key achievements of Stanley mentioned in the book? A: The book discusses Stanley's meeting with David Livingstone and his significant exploration across Africa, including crossing the continent from east to west.
- Q: Does the book discuss Stanley's personal traits? A: Yes, the book examines Stanley's psychological complexity, including his tendencies for lying and sadomasochism.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in history? A: Yes, it is ideal for readers interested in historical figures and African exploration.
- Q: What is the significance of Stanley's meeting with Livingstone? A: Stanley's meeting with Livingstone is highlighted as a pivotal moment in history, famously marked by his phrase, 'Dr. Livingstone, I presume', which garnered him fame and fortune.