Stanley's tocht ter opsporing van Livingstone by Henry M. Stanley
"Stanley's tocht ter opsporing van Livingstone" by Henry M. Stanley is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This narrative details Stanley's expedition to find the missing explorer Dr. Livingstone, who had not been heard from in a significant period. The book delves into the challenges and experiences faced during this famous journey across Africa, showcasing both the landscape and the interactions with various cultures. The opening of the text
introduces the backdrop of Livingstone's disappearance and the urgency of Stanley's mission. It begins with a recounting of Livingstone's last known communications and how rumors of his death sparked public concern. The narrative transitions into Stanley receiving a telegram from his editor, James Gordon Bennet, commissioning him to lead the search for Livingstone in the heart of Africa. The beginning emphasizes Stanley's preparations for the expedition, including gathering supplies and assembling a team, and gives context to the daunting journey ahead, filled with uncertainty and peril. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Stanley, Henry M. (Henry Morton), 1841-1904 |
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| Title |
Stanley's tocht ter opsporing van Livingstone De Aarde en haar Volken, 1873 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa |
| Subject | Africa, Central -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Livingstone, David, 1813-1873 |
| Subject | Stanley, Henry M. (Henry Morton), 1841-1904 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 17528 |
| Release Date | Jan 16, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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