The Man Who Presumed A Biography of Henry M. Stanley [Paperback]

Finding Dr. Livingston was only one of many exploits in the remarkable life of the great African explorer Henry M. Stanley. In a narrative that reads like a novel, Byron Farwell tells the story of this complex man who made a major contribution o the worlds knowledge. He describes his bitter childhood, his coming to America where he found a friend and a name, his service in the American Civil War, his African adventures, and his late but happy marriage.Enduring appeal. . . . [Farewell] has handled his material expertly, presenting it with freshness and vigor.