Sir Henry Morton Stanley 1840-1904 African explorer 1890

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Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1840-1904) was a Welsh-American journalist and explorer renowned for his expeditions in Africa and his role in the European colonization of the continent. Born John Rowlands in Denbigh, Wales, Stanley was orphaned at an early age and spent much of his childhood in a workhouse. He later emigrated to the United States, where he adopted the name Henry Morton Stanley and fought on both sides of the American Civil War. His career as a journalist took off when he was commissioned by the New York Herald to find the missing missionary and explorer David Livingstone, whom he famously greeted with the words, "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?"

Stanley's expeditions in Africa were pivotal in mapping the continent and opening it up to European interests. His journeys included the exploration of the Congo River, which he navigated from its source to its mouth, and his work in the Congo Basin, which laid the groundwork for the establishment of the Congo Free State under King Leopold II of Belgium. Stanley's accounts of his travels, such as "Through the Dark Continent" and "In Darkest Africa," were widely read and contributed to his fame.

Despite his achievements, Stanley's legacy is controversial. His methods were often brutal, and his expeditions resulted in significant suffering for the indigenous populations. His role in the colonization of Africa has been criticized for its exploitative nature and the atrocities committed under the regimes he helped establish.

Emily M. Merrick's 1890 work on Stanley provides a detailed account of his life and explorations, capturing both his adventurous spirit and the complexities of his legacy. Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, Merrick paints a comprehensive portrait of a man who was both a product and a shaper of his times, reflecting the ambitions and contradictions of the age of exploration.

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