The Boy Travellers on the Congo Adventures of Two Youths in a Journey with Henry M. Stanley "Through the Dark Continent"

"The Boy Travellers on the Congo" by Thomas Wallace Knox is an adventure story about two young boys, Frank and Fred, as they travel with the renowned explorer Henry M. Stanley through the unexplored areas of Africa. The boys meet Stanley on a ship leaving New York and express their desire to explore Africa, and their dream comes true when they travel to Zanzibar to prepare for their expedition. The preparations include gathering supplies and porters, followed by in-depth talks of anticipated challenges, resulting in a narrative that is both educational and exciting, highlighting scientific discovery and the thrills of exploration in the "Dark Continent".