Bibliograph

Through the Dark Continent, or, The sources of the Nile around the Great Lakes of equatorial Africa and down the Livingstone River to the Atlantic Ocean

Type

Label

Through the Dark Continent, or, The sources of the Nile around the Great Lakes of equatorial Africa and down the Livingstone River to the Atlantic Ocean

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Through the Dark Continent, or, The sources of the Nile around the Great Lakes of equatorial Africa and down the Livingstone River to the Atlantic Ocean

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Summary

This 2-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 about native peoples, customs, and culture. Vol. I traces the explorations of the great lakes of Central Africa to confirm their size and position. 90 black-and-white illustrations

Target audience

adult

Classification