But my estimates, for instance, based upon book information, were simply ridiculous, fanciful images of African attractions were soon dissipated, anticipated pleasures vanished, and all crude ideas began to resolve themselves into shape. — 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
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