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A Member of H. M. Stanleys expedition threatening a baggage
Engraving showing a member of Sir Henry Morton Stanleys expedition to find Dr. David Livingstone threatening a baggage porter, Central Africa, 1871. The original caption to this image read: Look out! You drop that box - I ll shoot you. The figure with the gun is most likely Stanley himself, although it may be one of his deputies, Shaw or Farquhar. In October 1869, Stanley (1841-1904) was sent by James Gordon Bennett (owner of the New York Herald) to find Dr. David Livingstone, who had been exploring central Africa for several years without passing any communication to Europe. In 1871 Stanley found Livingstone at Ujiji, Tanganika, and with it also, fame and some fortune. Stanley led several further expeditions to Africa, the last of these in 1886 to find and relieve Emin Pasha. In 1892 he took British citizenship and was Unionist MP for Lambeth between 1895 and 1900
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This historical engraving captures a tense moment during Sir Henry Morton Stanley's expedition to find Dr. David Livingstone in Central Africa in 1871. The image shows a member of the expedition, most likely Stanley himself, threatening a baggage porter with a gun, warning him not to drop the box he is carrying. The original caption reads: "Look out! You drop that box - I'll shoot you."
Stanley was sent on this mission by James Gordon Bennett, owner of the New York Herald, after Livingstone had been exploring central Africa for several years without any communication reaching Europe. In October 1871, Stanley finally found Livingstone at Ujiji, Tanganika, bringing both men fame and fortune.
Throughout his career, Stanley led multiple expeditions in Africa, including one in 1886 to find and relieve Emin Pasha. He eventually became a British citizen and served as a Unionist MP for Lambeth from 1895 to 1900.
This powerful image serves as a reminder of the challenges and dangers faced by explorers during this time period and highlights the determination and perseverance required to achieve their goals in uncharted territories.
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