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    How I Found Livingstone
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    How I Found Livingstone

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    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
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    I was struck by the amazing tenacity and bravery that was shown by the party ...I found this book very interesting. I was struck by the amazing tenacity and bravery that was shown by the party sent to find Dr Livingstone.The sheer will power of Sir Henry Stanley that made him push ahead despite he and his party facing extreme conditions and so many setbacks. Illness,attacks, thievery and nearly impassable terrain, plus food and water shortages among others, he still managed to achieved what he had set out to do.The story continues as Sir Henry Stanley greatly encouraged by his profound admiration of Dr David Livingstone whom he got to know so well, was able to play a significant role with Dr. Livingstone in further exploration.. The subsequent account of their travels and the difficulties they faced together shows the reader another side of both men and makes this book even more special. 4A unique window into an eraI don't think I'd like to have Stanley exploring my part of the world, but this is a really remarkable and nitty-gritty account. I read a lot of fantasy adventure stories but at the end of those one can always say--"Well, that was kind of silly." But here's the true story (within the limitations of Stanley trying to puff himself up, no doubt) of a guy organizing an expedition into almost totally unknown territory, living through disease, tribal warfare, lions, tsetse flies, slave caravans, starvation and lots of colorful tribal characters. And in the end finding a guy he comes to regard as almost a saint. I highly recommend this book. 5Though no longer the sensational best-seller it was at the ...Though no longer the sensational best-seller it was at the time it was published, the book remains well-worth reading. I was particularly impressed by the author's determination and ability to overcome the most formidable obstacles. As Stanley himself put it, where the civilized white is found, a difficulty must vanish." What a contrast with the present, when almost every time the armed forces of Western nations try to do something in the so-called Third World they are defeated and expelled 4First hand account of struggles, intrigueThe book is the exerts of Sir Henry Stanley, a journalist who was presented with the task of finding Dr. Livingstone, an explorer who had been missing for two years and presumed dead. Stanley's travels were documented by his newspaper, to much fanfare. Stanley had no clue about central Africa, what to pack, what to expect, and ends up facing what you'd expect in Africa: harsh conditions, diseases, natives who don't appreciate him being on their land, and jungles that he was no equipped for. It is a tale of lively tale of struggles and intrigue, a very good read. 4Stanley s first hand account of his expeditionThis first hand account is the definitive work of how Stanley found Livingstone as well as conditions surrounding the exploration of eastern Africa in the 19th century. 5Review of "How I Found Livingstone; travels, adventures, and discoveres in Central...How I Found Livingstone; travels, adventures, and discoveries in Central Africa, including an account of By Henry M. (Henry Morton) Stanley The book starts when Mr. Stanley (for short) was sent by the manager of the New York Herald , Mr. BennettJames Gordon, on a journey to get news and perhaps bring back Dr. Livingstone , circa 1870-1871.Preparation for such a journey began in Zanzibar and had to be thought out and planned.The trip seems to go through endless country with interesting views and experiences, Such as one would encounter in the vastness of Africa .They paid tariffs to the tribal chiefs along the way by taking portions from rolls of cloth and beads they had brought with them to give to the chiefs. The caravan could go no further than Unyanyembe because of an impending war brought on by Mirambo a renegade chieftain. It was heard that Livingston had traveled that way and it was hoped that he may have passed that way before the hostilities began. A band of Arabs was sent out to war against the renegade tribe but were unsuccessful and had to retreat. After traveling West they had to go West via a Southern route and arrived at Ujiji where Dr. Livingston was reported to be. Travel was accomplished by caravan hiking maybe 10 or 15 miles per day and then camping by night.Although Dr. Livingstone made missionary travels, his later ambition was to find the head waters of the Nile . Dr. Livingston discovered that the Chambezi river what the most southern tributary of the Nile. The book gives account of Dr. Livingston s explorations as far back as 1866. Lake Tanganika being the Southern most reservoir of the Nile was explored by Mr. Stanley and Dr. Livingstone before Mr. Stanley returned to Zanzibar. When in Zanzibar Mr. Stanley was to gather up men and arms for Livingston s continued exploration as he was in need of porters. Dr. Livingston had ambition of searching out the source of the Nile before he considered returning to civilization. The description of the country side leaves one in awe as to the beauty and vistas that Africa offers. The different obsticles they encountered and overcoming them keeps one riveted to the book. 4How I Found LivingstoneI really liked this book but I gave 4 stars because he often seem to ramble into other stories. It was not hard to follow but I thought is had to many hmmmmmm asides I guess. But the look into Africa and the their way of life and especially the way they were thought of at the time and most especially the way they treated. I know that today it is still often thought that way and about our African-Americans here in the USA. It was hard to read because of the frankness in the truth. I do whole heartedly recommend this book to everyone. It should be required reading. 4It's a classic I presumeStanley's first hand description of his trek through the dark continent, as it was known at that time, is a delightful read. More than the famous quote "Dr. Livingstone I presume", the book is an eye opener to the strength and endurance those well known adventurers had to have to survive day to day, let alone the months and months of slow tedious travel they were forced to withstand.I don't think I'll complain about traffic or the price of gas anymore, the men that took on these expeditions were made of much greater stuff than I could ever hope to be. Do yourself a favor and enjoy this amazing true tale. 5Good HistoryDoctor Livingston, I presume? The account of Stanley's journey into Central Africa is a good read - and you get insights into the journey and in part the role that Arabs played in the economy and social fabric of Eastern Africa, in particular Zanzibar. A good read. 4True adventure in nineteenth century AfricaI had heard the famous line when Stanley met Livingstone in Africa after a long search: "Doctor Livingstone, I presume?"This is the true story of Stanley's search, as told by him. It was an amazing adventure - though one most of us would prefer to experience vicariously. Stanley was working for a New York newspaper when his boss told him to look for the explorer Dr. Livingstone, who had not been heard from in years and was variously thought to be dead, in danger, or avoiding contact. Stanley simply picked up and went, without hesitation, on the way following instructions to visit and write about the opening of the Suez Canal, the sights of lower and upper Egypt, Warren's excavations in Jerusalem, Persia, and India. His real challenge started when he reached Africa and had to organize an expedition to the interior. Turns out that money was useless in the interior. To pay for food and tribute to local chiefs, he had to purchase and carry large bales of cloth and strings of beads - different types and colors for the various tribes whose territories he expected to pass through. And then he had to hire many native bearers to carry these heavy loads - with extra cloth to pay for their food, too. Of course there were other difficulties - malaria, greedy local chiefs, wars, difficult terrain, floods, ... . Sit in your comfortable chair in your screened home and read all about this most challenging and uncomfortable trip. Happy reading! 5
    How I Found Livingstone

    How I Found Livingstone

    4.1
    You can't add more than 500 quantity.
    €65,00
    €65,00
    €106,00
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    Save 39% (€41,00)