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The Story Of Emin's Rescue As Told In Stanley's Letters (1889)

The Story Of Emin's Rescue As Told In Stanley's Letters (1889)

Stanley, Henry Morton
Keltie, John Scott

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ISBN10: 1166966208
ISBN13: 9781166966201
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 184
Weight: 0.56
Height: 0.39 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Story Of Emin�������s Rescue As Told In Stanley�������s Letters (1889) is a book written by Henry Morton Stanley that documents the rescue of Emin Pasha, a governor in the service of the Khedive of Egypt, who was trapped in Equatoria (present-day South Sudan) during the Mahdist War in the late 19th century. The book is a compilation of letters that Stanley sent to various individuals during the course of the rescue mission, which took place between 1886 and 1889.The book provides a detailed account of the challenges faced by the rescue party, including hostile tribes, difficult terrain, and disease. It also sheds light on the political climate of the time, as various European powers vied for control of Africa. Stanley's letters provide insight into his motivations for undertaking the mission, as well as his personal feelings about the people and places he encountered along the way.Overall, The Story Of Emin�������s Rescue As Told In Stanley�������s Letters (1889) is a fascinating historical document that offers a glimpse into the world of late 19th century Africa, as well as the mind of one of the era's most famous explorers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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