This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1891 edition. Excerpt: ...not decline to follow it, Mambettu-land being well known to them all by reputation. I believe that the natives would come forward to supply our needs, because they are accustomed already to see their country crossed by armed strangers, for whom they entertain feelings, if not of sympathy, at least of respect; ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1891 edition. Excerpt: ...not decline to follow it, Mambettu-land being well known to them all by reputation. I believe that the natives would come forward to supply our needs, because they are accustomed already to see their country crossed by armed strangers, for whom they entertain feelings, if not of sympathy, at least of respect; therefore my opinion is that we should fulfil the duty of visiting Stanley, and thanking him for his heroic display of perseverance in our favour, that we should assist him with the help, however small, the province can afford, but at the same time inform him of our resolution." At that time, and under the impression of a new and unforeseen event, Emin thought the advice wise, and said that he agreed with it. CHAPTER IX. ARRIVAL OF THE EXPEDITION. Emin appeals to the philanthropy and humanity of the English people--Stanley is summoned--The road to be followed by the Relief Expedition-There is no other than that of the Congo--Provisions fail--The Expedition separates--A disastrous road--Route proposed by Felkin recommended by Schweinfurth and Junker--Peters on the eastern road--Route by Kibali and the Bomokandi--The 29th of April 18K8--Henry Stanley--Hope and joy--Emin is not decided about his departure--I remain with Emin--Stanley refuses to perform an act of courtesy by visiting the station--Emin does not explain the dissensions in the Province--His good faith is not justified--Jephson remains with Emin--Stanley's letter and sword--Stanley's proposals to Emin about the future--Scientific labours bear fruit--An angle of Lake Victoria--The arrival of Stanley increases our weakness--Stanley's error in dividing his Expedition--The post of commander--Departure of Stanley--King Chua does not forget us--Horrible butchery at Kibiro--The...
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