Quotes by Henry Morton Stanley

About Henry Morton Stanley:

Sir Henry Morton Stanley is also known for his search for the source of the Nile, his work in and development of the Congo Basin region in association with King Leopold II of the Belgians and for commanding the Emin Pasha Relief Expedition. He was knighted in 1899.
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I had intended to have gone into Africa incognito. But the fact that a white man, even an American, was about to enter Africa was soon known all over Zanzibar.

Henry Morton Stanley

Dr. David Livingstone left the Island of Zanzibar in March, 1866.

Henry Morton Stanley

But my estimates, for instance, based upon book information, were simply ridiculous, fanciful images of African attractions were soon dissipated, anticipated pleasures vanished, and all crude ideas began to resolve themselves into shape.

Henry Morton Stanley

An insuperable obstacle to rapid transit in Africa is the want of carriers, and as speed was the main object of the Expedition under my command, my duty was to lessen this difficulty as much as possible.

Henry Morton Stanley

The Europeans and Americans residing in the town of Zanzibar are either Government officials, independent merchants, or agents for a few great mercantile houses in Europe and America.

Henry Morton Stanley

The sky lovingly smiles on the earth and her children.

Henry Morton Stanley

Author Bio

  • NameHenry Morton Stanley
  • DescriptionWelsh journalist and explorer
  • AliasesJohn Rowlands
  • BornJanuary 28, 1841
  • DiedMay 10, 1904
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionJournalist; Explorer; Politician; Author
  • AwardsKnight Grand Cross Of The Order Of The Bath