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Stanley and Livingstone and the Exploration of Africa in World History
128 pp.
| Enslow |
May, 2000 |
LibraryISBN 0-7660-1400-2$$19.95
(3)
4-6In World History series.
This book discusses the European colonization of Africa, fueled by the well-publicized 1871 meeting between Stanley, a reporter, and Livingstone, the British explorer who had been missing in Africa for five years. The conversational text, which includes primary-source quotes, presents background and biographical information, analysis of the explorations, and discussion of the explorers' legacy. A time line, maps, and archival photos are included. Bib., ind.