Into Africa

The Epic Adventures of Stanley and Livingstone

Martin Dugard

The book chronicles the true story of journalist Henry Morton Stanley's perilous quest to find Dr. David Livingstone, a missionary and explorer who had been missing in Africa. It details their eventual meeting and the broader historical context of European colonialism and exploration in Africa during the 19th century.

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Farther Than Any Man

The Rise and Fall of Captain James Cook

Martin Dugard

The book chronicles the life and voyages of the 18th-century British explorer Captain James Cook, detailing his groundbreaking expeditions that led to the discovery of new lands and his eventual demise in Hawaii. It delves into Cook's navigational achievements, the cultural encounters with indigenous peoples, and the impact of his explorations on the expansion of the British Empire.

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