STANLEY : the impossible life of Africa's greatest Explorer
by Jeal, Tim
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About This Item
New Haven & London: Yale University Press,, 2007. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Fourth Printing. broown cloth, gilt spine, xiii, 570 pages., [23] p. of plates) :illustrated, (some col.), maps: (The search for Livingstone, 1871-1872 ; The great Trans-Africa journey, 1874-1877; Emin Pasha relief expedition, 1887-1889.), as new, unread. "We think of Stanley as a cruel imperialist who connived with King Leopold II of Belgium in horrific crimes against the people of the Congo--and the journalist who conducted the most legendary celebrity interview in history, opening with, "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?" But these perceptions are not quite true, as biographer Jeal shows. With access to previously closed Stanley family archives, Jeal reveals the extent to which Stanley's career and life have been misunderstood and undervalued. Few have started life as disadvantaged as Stanley. Rejected by both parents and consigned to a Welsh workhouse, he emigrated to America as a penniless eighteen-year-old. Jeal re-creates Stanley's rise to success, his friendships and romantic relationships, and his life-changing decision to assume an American identity. Stanley's epic but unfairly forgotten African journeys are described, establishing the explorer as the greatest to set foot on the continent."--From publisher description. Size: 8 vo,..
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- Bookseller
- Harry E Bagley Books Ltd (CA)
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- 1124198
- Title
- STANLEY : the impossible life of Africa's greatest Explorer
- Author
- Jeal, Tim
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Edition
- Fourth Printing
- Publisher
- Yale University Press,
- Place of Publication
- New Haven & London
- Date Published
- 2007
- Keywords
- STANLEY, HENRY M. -- (HENRY MORTON), 1841-1904.LIVINGSTONE, DAVID, 1813-1873.,LE?OPOLD II, KING OF THE BELGIANS, 1835-1909., DOROTHY, LADY, D. 1926., EMIN PASHA, 1840-1892., EXPLORERS GREAT BRITAIN BIOGRAPHY., AFRICA, SUB-SAHARAN DISCOVERY AND EXPLORATION
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- History; Travel; Biography & Autobiography;
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Harry E Bagley Books Ltd
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About Harry E Bagley Books Ltd
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