A Visit to Stanley''s Rear-Guard: At Major Barttelot''s Camp on the Aruhwimi, With an Account of River-Life on the Congo (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Name: A Visit to Stanley''s Rear-Guard: At Major Barttelot''s Camp on the Aruhwimi, With an Account of River-Life on the Congo (Classic Reprint)
Author: J. R. Werner
ISBN: 9780265855058

J. R. Werner

9780265855058: A Visit to Stanley''s Rear-Guard: At Major Barttelot''s Camp on the Aruhwimi, With an Account of River-Life on the Congo (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0265855055 ISBN 13: 9780265855058

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

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A gripping first-hand account of the Congo explorations that shaped a pivotal chapter in Africa’s history.

This vivid travel narrative follows J. R. Werner as he meets Stanley’s rear-guard, traces the perilous river journeys, and records life along the Congo from Banana to Yambuya. Rich with on-the-ground detail, it blends adventure with historical context, bringing to life the people, places, and hardships of 19th‑century Central Africa.

The book offers a country-by-country view of the river corridor, vivid scenes of camps, ports, and forest paths, and portraits of key figures. It captures the logistics, dangers, and daily routines of a challenging expedition, with illustrations and photographs that illuminate the era.
What you’ll experience

On-the-ground progress along the Congo, from early patrols to major camps and river crossings
Personal observations of native communities, carriers, and trading encounters
Descriptions of fortitude, fatigue, and resilience in a remote, hazardous landscape
Context on the broader history of exploration and state ventures in the region

Ideal for readers of historical travel, colonial-era exploration, and Congo river history, who want a grounded, contemporary view of this formative episode.

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