How I Found Livingstone Travels, adventures, and discoveres in Central Africa, including an account of four months' residence with Dr. Livingstone, by Henry M. Stanley

"How I Found Livingstone" by Henry M. Stanley is a late 19th-century historical story that follows Stanley's journey to locate the missing explorer Dr. David Livingstone in Central Africa. The book follows Stanley's adventures and challenges as he seeks Livingstone, detailing his encounters and observations in the African wilderness. The book starts with Stanley receiving orders from Mr. James Gordon Bennett of the 'New York Herald' to find Livingstone, fueling Stanley's ambition despite the difficulties ahead. Initial chapters illustrate the hard work and dedication Stanley employs to prepare and plan his expedition, from collecting essential supplies to managing payments and finding people to travel with him. The beginning of the book shows both the excitement and uncertainty that define Stanley's quest, underlining his resolve to succeed amidst the perils of an unfamiliar land.