Hearts of Darkness: The European Exploration of Africa

Scarcely a hundred years ago, Africa was still the Dark Continent to Europeans--its geography and peoples largely unknown. Gradually, through the combination of individual endeavor and technological breakthrough, a handful of explorers began the seemingly impossible mission of discovery. In this highly praised book, the author tells the epic story of these larger-than-life men. Here is the reality behind the myth and legend of Livingstone, Stanley, Burton, Speke, Baker, and many others.