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The Story of Emin's Rescue as Told in Stanley's Letters is a non-fiction book written by J. Scott Keltie. The book tells the story of the rescue of Emin Pasha, a German physician and governor of Equatoria in the southern Sudan, who was stranded in the region during the Mahdist War. The book is based on the letters of Henry Morton Stanley, a British journalist and explorer who led the rescue mission, and provides a detailed account of the expedition.The book covers the events leading up to the rescue mission, including the political and military situation in Sudan, and the preparations made by Stanley and his team. It then describes the journey from Zanzibar to the interior of Africa, the encounters with various tribes and the challenges faced by the expedition.The book also explores the relationship between Stanley and Emin Pasha, and the difficulties they faced in communicating due to their different languages. It describes how Stanley managed to persuade Emin Pasha to leave his post and join the rescue mission, and the dangerous journey back to civilization.Overall, The Story of Emin's Rescue as Told in Stanley's Letters is a fascinating account of a little-known chapter in African history, and a testament to the courage and determination of those involved in the rescue mission.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781163819159
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 184
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x10 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 254 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 3. december 2024
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The Story of Emin's Rescue as Told in Stanley's Letters is a non-fiction book written by J. Scott Keltie. The book tells the story of the rescue of Emin Pasha, a German physician and governor of Equatoria in the southern Sudan, who was stranded in the region during the Mahdist War. The book is based on the letters of Henry Morton Stanley, a British journalist and explorer who led the rescue mission, and provides a detailed account of the expedition.The book covers the events leading up to the rescue mission, including the political and military situation in Sudan, and the preparations made by Stanley and his team. It then describes the journey from Zanzibar to the interior of Africa, the encounters with various tribes and the challenges faced by the expedition.The book also explores the relationship between Stanley and Emin Pasha, and the difficulties they faced in communicating due to their different languages. It describes how Stanley managed to persuade Emin Pasha to leave his post and join the rescue mission, and the dangerous journey back to civilization.Overall, The Story of Emin's Rescue as Told in Stanley's Letters is a fascinating account of a little-known chapter in African history, and a testament to the courage and determination of those involved in the rescue mission.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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