This thrilling account of Henry Morton Stanley's 1871 expedition into the heart of Africa captures the excitement and danger of exploration in the 19th century. Joel Tyler Headley and Willis Fletcher Johnson provide vivid descriptions of the landscape, wildlife, and people they encountered along the way, while also offering insights into the political and cultural complexities of the region.

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