The Man Who Presumed: A Biography of Henry M. Stanley

?Enduring appeal. . . . [Farewell] has handled his material expertly, presenting it with freshness and vigor.? ?Library Journal

Finding Dr. Livingston was only one of many exploits in the remarkable life of the great African explorer Henry M. Stanley. In a narrative that reads like a novel, Byron Farwell tells the story of this complex man who made a major contribution o the world?s knowledge. He describes his bitter childhood, his coming to America where he found a friend and a name, his service in the American Civil War, his African adventures, and his late but happy marriage.