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This comprehensive biography of the famed Victorian missionary and geographer evaluates his impact on Britain's colonial policies in Africa.

"In the mid-1860s, exploration had reached a plateau. The seas and continents had been mapped, the globe circumnavigated. Yet one vexing puzzle remained unsolved: What was the source of the mighty Nile River? Aiming to settle the mystery once and for all, Great Britain called upon its legendary explorer, Dr. David Livingstone, who had spent years in Africa as a missionary. In March 1866, Livingstone steered a massive expedition into the heart of Africa....

Describes the travels of Stanley and Livingstone as they unlocked many geographic secrets of Africa.