Description: Through the Dark Continent Stanley 1st ed 1878 Salesman Sample Dummy Very Rare! Through the Dark Continent Salesman Sample Published by: Harper and Brothers Printed in: 1878 Salesman's Sample ----- Features ----- · Original green boards with gilt lettering and design · The book contains a number of black and white illustrations · Original Spine Samples in the front and rear Condition This book is in fair condition. There are no signatures, bookplates, or markings of any kind. There is some light wear and rubbing to the outside boards. There is some light foxing. There is some wear to the hinges and the binding is somewhat loose. The front and rear free endpapers are missing, but there are sample spines on the front and rear endpapers. This is a very rare Salesman's Sample, or "dummy", that was used by salesman to give a preview of the book and secure future orders. It contains a sample of a number of pages from the volume set and samples of the various bindings. The subscription order pages in the rear appear to have removed. A very rare find that's over one hundred years old. Synopsis After the death of Livingstone, Henry Stanley resolved to return to Africa and finish his work, and also to resolve some of the problems introduced by Burton and Speke. Livingstone had considered it his mission to finish mapping and studying Central Africa, resolve some of the questions about the source of the Nile and to report on the doings of the slave traders, a practice that Livingstone spoke actively against. Criticized even at the time for what many considered his harsh treatment of the native peoples, Stanley did manage to finish what Livingstone had started and open up Central Africa to the west. Through the Dark Continent chronicles his journey. ---------- About the Author---------- Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841 – 1904) was a Welsh journalist, explorer, soldier, colonial administrator, author and politician who was famous for his exploration of central Africa and his search for missionary and explorer David Livingstone, whom he later claimed to have greeted with the now-famous line: "Dr Livingstone, I presume?" He is mainly known for his search for the source of the Nile, work he undertook as an agent of King Leopold II of Belgium, which enabled the occupation of the Congo Basin region, and for his command of the Emin Pasha Relief Expedition. He was knighted in 1899. Professor James Newman has written that "establishing the connection between the Lualaba and Congo Rivers and locating the source of the Victoria Nile" justified him (Newman) in stating that: "In terms of exploration and discovery as defined in nineteenth-century Europe, he (Stanley) clearly stands at the top."---------- Return Policy---------- If you are unsatisfied with your purchase for any reason, a FULL refund will be issued so long as I am notified within 14 days after you receive your purchase. The buyer is responsible for return shipping costs. A great chance to own a rare edition of Stanley's Classic Work. If you have any questions or you want more pictures please feel free to email. Overseas bidders only Paypal accepted Pictures sell! Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing.300+ Listing Templates! Auctiva gets you noticed! The complete eBay Selling Solution.
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