Great African Travellers: From Mungo Park to Livingstone and Stanley

"Great African Travellers: From Mungo Park to Livingstone and Stanley" by W.H.G. Kingston is a historical narrative that recounts the adventures of famous explorers in Africa during the 1800s. The book depicts their missions to discover the origins of prominent rivers like the Nile and the Niger. It shares stories about many explorers, detailing both their achievements and the tough times they experienced with African communities and the harsh environments they faced. It starts by explaining how Europeans had mistaken ideas and very little knowledge about Africa at the start of the 19th century. Kingston tells about the first travels of explorers like Mungo Park, praising their strong will to map uncharted areas but also showing the geographic and cultural obstacles they had to overcome. This sets the stage for a better understanding of the relationships between European and African cultures during these explorations, promising tales of courage, misfortune, and groundbreaking discoveries as the story goes on.