Stanley Grahame, Boy And Man: A Tale Of The Dark Continent (1886)

""Stanley Grahame, Boy and Man: A Tale of the Dark Continent"" is a novel written by Gordon Stables and published in 1886. The story follows the adventures of the titular character, Stanley Grahame, as he travels through Africa, facing various challenges and dangers. The book is divided into two parts: the first part tells the story of Stanley as a young boy who accompanies his father, a doctor, on a mission to Africa to help the local people. The second part follows Stanley as a young man, who returns to Africa to continue his father's work and to explore the continent further.Throughout the novel, Stanley encounters various African tribes and learns about their customs and traditions. He also faces dangerous animals, such as lions and crocodiles, and must use his wits and courage to survive. Along the way, he makes friends with a local boy named Kambira and a British explorer named Captain Sinclair.The novel is notable for its portrayal of Africa and its people, which reflects the attitudes and prejudices of the time in which it was written. However, it also contains themes of adventure, exploration, and heroism that have made it a popular read for generations. Overall, ""Stanley Grahame, Boy and Man: A Tale of the Dark Continent"" is a thrilling and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the world of Africa in the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.