Historical Context
Stanley was a newspaper reporter who was hired by the New York Herald in 1871 to find the famous missionary David Livingstone who was missing.
The search and subsequent expedition won Stanley significant wealth and reputation.
Kalulu, an African personal servant and adopted child of Stanley can be seen in the background.
This Carte de visite, a type of small photograph was taken in 1872.
Photo Info
Source: London Stereoscopic & Photographic Company
Related Events
- 1871-03-21 Journalist Henry Morton Stanley begins his famous expedition to Africa
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Dr Livingstone, I Presume?
Explorer David Livingstone, born on this day, spawned one of the most famous encounters when he was found in Africa by journalist Henry Stanley.
March 19, 1813'Dr. Livingstone, I presume?'
An illustration from Henry Morton Stanley's 1872 book "How I Found Livingstone"
November 10, 1871
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