But my estimates, for instance, based upon book information, were simply ridiculous, fanciful images of African attractions were soon dissipated, anticipated pleasures… — Henry Morton Stanley Copy Share Image
The Europeans and Americans residing in the town of Zanzibar are either Government officials, independent merchants, or agents for a few great mercantile houses… — Henry Morton Stanley Copy Share Image
But my estimates, for instance, based upon book information, were simply ridiculous, fanciful images of African attractions were soon dissipated, anticipated pleasures vanished, and… — Henry Morton Stanley Copy Share Image
When I examine the conclusion [on experiments with the electric light bulb experiments published in the Herald] which everyone acquainted with the subject will… — Henry Morton Stanley Copy Share Image
Dr. David Livingstone left the Island of Zanzibar in March, 1866. — Henry Morton Stanley Copy Share Image
I had intended to have gone into Africa incognito. But the fact that a white man, even an American, was about to enter Africa… — Henry Morton Stanley Copy Share Image
An insuperable obstacle to rapid transit in Africa is the want of carriers, and as speed was the main object of the Expedition under… — Henry Morton Stanley Copy Share Image
“Dear Sir I have arrived at this place from Zanzibar with 115 souls, men, women & children. We are now in a state of… — Henry Morton Stanley Copy Share Image
Everyone acquainted with the subject will recognize it as a conspicuous failure. — Henry Morton Stanley Copy Share Image
The more experience and insight I obtain into human nature, the more convinced do I become that the greater portion of a man is… — Henry Morton Stanley Copy Share Image