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Der britisch-amerikanische Journalist Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904) erhielt 1869 den Auftrag, den verschollenen David Livingstone zu suchen. Livingstone war Arzt, Missionar und ein berühmter Afrikaforscher, der 1866 zu den ostafrikanischen Seen aufgebrochen war. Stanley ließ sich mit der Erfüllung seines Auftrags viel Zeit, berichtete von der Eröffnung des Suezkanals und von Ausgrabungen in Jerusalem, bevor er 1871 aufbrach.

Join Frank and Fred as they journey through the captivating landscapes of Africa, sharing the sights and knowledge they uncover along the way. This fictionalized travelogue, published in 1888, offers modern listeners a wealth of intriguing scenes and fascinating insights. Notably, this volume features extensive excerpts from Henry Stanleys travelogue, included at his invitation, adding a unique dimension to their adventure. (Summary by Scott Caulkins)

Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904) was a Welsh explorer and journalist. Famous for his meeting with the missionary and explorer David Livingstone, Stanley searched for the source of the Nile as an agent of King Leopold II of Belgium. In Origin of the Negro Race, he attempts an ethnographic description of the continent’s people beginning with Egypt and the North.