Henry Stanley and the Quest for the Source of the Nile

by Daniel Cohen

Book Overview

Henry Stanley's physical and mental toughness earned him the nickname Bula Matari, "Rock Breaker." Although best known for finding the lost Scottish missionary David Livingstone, the explorer and journalist had many other adventures around the world.

Born in Wales in 1841, he was placed in a workhouse by his uncle at the age of six. Stanley escaped nine years later and made his way to New Orleans by working as a cabin boy. He fought for the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1590773489
• ISBN13: 9781590773482
• Release Date: March 2014
• Publisher: M. Evans and Company
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.4" x 8.1"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7