Through the Dark Continent, Vol. 2

Henry Morton Stanley
Dover Publications
9780486256689
0-486-25668-5

This two-volume set, narrated in Stanley's vivid prose, recounts a perilous expedition through Central Africa. Bristling with action, Stanley's well-illustrated reminiscences abound in fascinating details.

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about native peoples, customs, and culture. Vol. 2 concludes the lake explorations and follows the expedition down the Congo River. 58 black-and-white illustrations. 7 maps.