Stanley, Henry M. (1841-1904)

In Darkest Africa or, The Quest, Rescue, and Retreat of Emin, Governor of Equatoria

New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1890. First Edition, First Printing. [American]. Near Fine Rebound Hardcovers.

Two Volumes Complete, First American Edition. Handsomely rebound in a dark textured leather; with spine decoration and title in a red label; endpages renewed; all edges marbled. 8vo; 9 inches tall; 547, 540 pages with index; Two steel-engraved portrait frontispieces, three folding maps, with numerous in-text and full-page illustrations.

Near Fine. Item #15332

A detailed account of Stanley's Emin Pasha relief expedition from 1887 - 1889 which initially drew considerable acclaim from the English and American public but was later subject to severe criticism for its cost and the conduct of many members of the expedition. A classic 19th century African exploration wildly popular and published in six languages.

 ‘A bit of trivia:
Stanley began his account of the rescue at the Hotel Victoria, Cairo, on 25 January 1890, demonstrating a feverish capacity for rapid reporting, Stanley wrote continuously for fifty days at the rate of 20 printed pages per day. The first section of the manuscript was delivered to his editors on 12 March and the last proof sheet returned for printing on 3 June.’

Ref: Howgego, S60; Jeal, Tim

Price: $950.00