Imperial footprints : Henry Morton Stanley's African journeys / James L. Newman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Newman, James L.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Stanley, Henry M. (Henry Morton), 1841-1904.

Stanley, Henry M.

Explorers--Africa, Sub-Saharan--Biography.

Explorers.

Explorers--Great Britain--Biography.

Discoveries in geography.

British.

Great Britain.

Sub-Saharan Africa.

Africa, Sub-Saharan--Description and travel.

Africa, Sub-Saharan.

Africa, Sub-Saharan--Discovery and exploration--British.

Genre:

Biographies.

Physical Description:

xxv, 390 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : Brassey's, [2004]

Summary:

In this penetrating, engaging study of Henry Morton Stanley's seven epic African journeys, James L. Newman recreates each expedition, explaining why he made them, what transpired en route, and what resulted. He highlights Stanley's determination to succeed despite staggering odds, and his various relationships with the people who enabled him to accomplish his objectives. While Newman acknowledges Stanley's less admirable traits - such as his penchant for stretching the truth, capacity to be ruthless, and tendancy to demean others - he refuses to engage in facile speculation, focusing instead on the words and deeds of the man who played a major role in shaping today's Africa. The author's in-depth research, detailed descriptions, and vivid prose make a significant contribution to our view of Stanley, and to our knowledge of Africa and the age of Empire.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 343-381) and index.

ISBN:

1574885979

OCLC:

55229117