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Dr. Livingstone, I presume? The man who
uttered those famous words was compared with Christopher Columbus
in his day and became one of the late nineteenth centurys most
newsworthy figures. Yet, one hundred years after Henry Morton
Stanleys death, his accomplishments in Africa have largely receded
from public memory or have been discredited as epitomizing the
wrongs inflicted by the scourge of European colonialism and its
scramble for Africa. While numerous writers have attempted to
describe the man, sometimes through highly speculative means, our
understanding of the most notable aspect of Stanleys life, his
relationship to the continent, isnt much more advanced than it was
one hundred years ago. To fill this void, James L. Newman
re-creates Stanleys seven epic African journeys, explaining why he
made them, what transpired en route, and what resulted. He
highlights Stanleys determination to succeed despite incredible
odds and his various relationships with the people who enabled him
to accomplish his objectives. And while he acknowledges Stanleys
less admirable traits, such as his penchant for stretching the
truth, his capacity to be ruthless, and his tendency to demean
others, Newman refuses to engage in facile speculation. Instead, he
focuses on the words and deeds of a man who played a major role in
shaping todays Africa. James L. Newmans in-depth research, detailed
descriptions, and vivid prose make Stanley and Africa both a
fascinating read and a notable contribution to the study of Africa,
exploration, and the age of empire. |
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| ISBN-10: 1574885979 ISBN-13: 9781574885972 |
Hardback - January 2005 |
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