How I Found Livingstone

Given the era in which it was written, the language is a bit overblown but not intolerably so. However, the formatting is a continual challenge. The tale is interesting but be prepared to adjust the font size every couple of chapters.

A very interesting time and place for an adventure. Insightful into the history and relationships and culture of those times. It was quite dangerous and extremely hard work to go where they went. Worth the read.

Even though Stanley was a journalist, his writing style left much to be desired. Still, its good to get the words from the horses mouth. And it was an epic journey for the time and place.

First let me say that I dont particularly enjoy reading fiction, I like interesting & adventurous non-fiction ), but on the rare occasion that I find a book that I actually would like to learn more about, then Im in. This book is well written and a first hand account of Stanleys adventures. Its fascinating to read his thoughts about far away peoples that I assume were foreign to most at the time. The manner in which they all speak and the pomp and circumstance of the interactions between Stanley, dignitaries, noblemen, tribesman and merchants is very interesting. It rather gives the feel of an Indiana Jones movie! I am shocked how interesting this book is so far and Im only on Chapter 4! AND...I havent even gotten to the parts that Im interested in - the Congo jungle! If you like adventure tales, you should check this book out!!

The story is awash with mind-numbing details using un-explained and un-familiar names/terms which sometimes leaves ones head spinning. I stuck with it because of the actual history it relates.

I thought it was dated but that would be expected but I enjoyed it. I thought the choice of words at times was interesting.

If you ever wondered what it was like to go on safari in Africa in the 1870s this is the book. The book is written in the elegant language that has been lost through the ages. Stanley describes his story of finding Dr. Livingston and all of the hardships that exploring darkest Africa which at the time was still like it was at the beginning of man. If you like adventure stories you will love this book.

Quite interesting look back in time to the adventures in Central Africa. This book is obviously a compilation of his daily journal. It was shocking how blase Stanley was to the death, starvation, lawlessness and hardships endured during his search for Livingstone. Stanley treatment and attitude toward the savages is appalling but not unusual for the times. Very interesting read.

Doctor Livingston, I presume? The account of Stanleys journey into Central Africa is a good read - and you get insights into the journey and in part the role that Arabs played in the economy and social fabric of Eastern Africa, in particular Zanzibar. A good read.

Living history well written by Stanley whose vocabulary will have you constantly referring to the dictionary and leave you in awe of his talents!