Through the Dark Continent, Vol. 2

by Henry Morton Stanley

Book Overview

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 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486256685
• ISBN13: 9780486256689
• Release Date: November 2011
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.4" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Lies? Yes. But That's The Point

Of course this book of full of lies, but that is what makes it so great. If you are reading this book through the eyes of a historian, and can't get past the lies, your eyes aren't open all the way. Stanley's "Through the Dark Continent" shows us the European idealogy of African colonization. All his lies are not produced simply for the purpose of lying, or hiding the truth. He lies to give Europe what it wants: a perfect arena for the civilizing mission. These savages that throw themselves at the feet of Stanley are perfect for conversion. This book helped propel imperialization in its own time, and now shows us how they did such.When reading this book, use your knowledge of Stanley's deception to get in the mind frame of a late 19th century explorer, not just to experience the adventures; that is the true joy of reading primary sources.