How I Found Livingstone - Couverture souple

Stanley, Henry Morton

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1512181978 ISBN 13 : 9781512181975

Editeur : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015

Synopsis

How I Found Livingstone is the gripping firsthand account of one of the most famous expeditions in exploration history, written by Henry Morton Stanley. Sent to find the long-missing missionary and explorer Dr. David Livingstone, Stanley chronicles his arduous journey into the heart of Africa with vivid immediacy, capturing the tension, uncertainty, and determination that defined the search.

Blending travel narrative, adventure, and reportage, the book follows Stanley from the East African coast through demanding terrain, shifting alliances, illness, and logistical trials, as he presses onward in pursuit of a single objective: to learn the fate of Livingstone and bring back the truth. Stanley’s detailed observations of landscapes, communities, and the realities of expedition life place readers alongside him as each mile raises the stakes.

First published in 1872, this enduring classic offers a window into the ambitions and attitudes of its era, while delivering a compelling story of endurance and discovery. Whether you are drawn to historical travel writing, iconic true adventures, or the dramatic meeting that entered popular legend, How I Found Livingstone remains an unforgettable read.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

"How I Found Livingstone" from Henry Morton Stanley. Welsh American journalist and explorer famous for his exploration of central Africa (1841-1904).

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Date d'édition: 2015
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1512181978
• ISBN 13: 9781512181975
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 338
• Éditeur: The Perfect Library
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Manufactured by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.fr/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxembourg