Meeting of Emin Pasha and Sir Henry Morton Stanley, Kavalli

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Meeting of Emin Pasha and Sir Henry Morton Stanley, Kavalli

Emin Pasha (1840-1892) and Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904) at Kavalli, Central Africa, April 1888. Emin Pasha, the German doctor, explorer, linguist and Governor of the Egyptian Equatorial Province had retreated to Wadelai, near Lake Albert, with 10, 000 followers during the Mahdi Rising. Cut off from all communication Emin Pasha was considered lost, so the British government sent out a rescue party led by Stanley. This image shows the scene as the two men meet for the first time

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1800 1888 Communication Considered Doctor Emin Equatorial Explorer Followers Governor Linguist Lost Mahdi Meeting Morton Pasha Rescue Retreated Rising Stanley Wadelai Albert

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This historical print captures a pivotal moment in the meeting of two legendary figures, Emin Pasha and Sir Henry Morton Stanley, at Kavalli in Central Africa in April 1888. Emin Pasha, a German doctor, explorer, linguist, and Governor of the Egyptian Equatorial Province had found himself cut off from all communication during the Mahdi Rising and was considered lost. In response to this dire situation, the British government dispatched a rescue party led by Stanley. The image depicts the tense yet significant encounter between these two men as they come face to face for the first time. Emin Pasha had retreated to Wadelai near Lake Albert with his 10,000 followers before being rescued by Stanley's expedition. This momentous meeting not only marked a turning point in their respective journeys but also highlighted the spirit of camaraderie and collaboration amidst challenging circumstances. As we gaze upon this historical photograph, we are transported back to a time when exploration and adventure were at the forefront of human endeavor. It serves as a reminder of the courage and determination displayed by individuals like Emin Pasha and Sir Henry Morton Stanley who braved unknown territories in pursuit of knowledge and discovery.

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