CONTENTS.

CHAPTER I.
HENRY M. STANLEY.
PAGE
Stanley's birth-place—Early roving—Extensive travels—Correspondent
in Abyssinia—The lost Dr. Livingstone—Bennett's confidence
in Stanley—Stanley's marching orders—His interview with Bennett—Off
to his work—En route for Africa—Stanley meets Livingstone—Stanley's
extreme measures,		[17]
CHAPTER II.
DESCRIPTION OF AFRICA.
Inaccessibility of Africa—Extent of Africa—Products of the land,[42]
CHAPTER III.
STANLEY'S SEARCH FOR LIVINGSTONE.
Preparations for the march—The start inland—Wretched surroundings—Death
of the horses—Jungle travel—The belles of Kisemo—News
of Livingstone—African fever,		[49]
CHAPTER IV.
WILD EXPERIENCES.
Slow marching—Irreparable losses—The sultana's judgment—Deliverance
from difficulties—In a pitiable plight—New burdens—Incipient
mutiny—Forgiveness—Murderous attempt—A man left behind,		[68]
CHAPTER V.
TRIALS BY THE WAY.
Down with fever—Strange tribes—A cowardly mob—The country
described—What Africa may be—Tribes of Africa—Marks and
weapons—African ornamentation—A nobler tribe—Warriors armed—Filthy
homes—Social customs—Agriculture,		[93]
CHAPTER VI.
ADVENTURES IN GREAT VARIETY.
Chiefs of Tabna—Fighting with Mirambo—A Flying caravan—Despondency—
Triumph—Shawleft—The hunter's paradise—On the hunt—Crocodiles,		[128]
CHAPTER VII.
THE END APPROACHES.
Mutinous conduct—News of a white man—Hastening to Ujiji—A
screaming woman—A narrow escape,		[150]
CHAPTER VIII.
STANLEY MEETS LIVINGSTONE.
Ujiji in sight—The village entered—The doctor at hand—The lost
found—Opening his mail—Talking and eating—A long talk—Ambitionsatisfied,		[161]
CHAPTER IX.
STANLEY'S HOMEWARD MARCH.
Sweet converse—Livingstone's surprise—Homeward bound—Partingwith
Livingstone—Tribute to Livingstone—Passing the swamps—Again at Zanzibar,		[180]
CHAPTER X.
STANLEY'S SECOND EXPEDITION.
Journeying inland—Lost in the jungle—Lion soup—Plenty of food—Edward
Pocoke's death—Letter of condolence—Burial of Pocoke—Magic doctor,		[197]
CHAPTER XI.
PRESSING TOWARD THE INTERIOR.
A hostile surprise—A battle—A massacre—Summary retribution—Confident
amid perils—Immense table-lands—Geological history,		[216]
CHAPTER XII.
EXPLORATION OF THE VICTORIA NYANZA.
Getting to work—Journal of the explorations—Navigating the lake—A
narrow escape—Review of the route,		[231]
CHAPTER XIII.
EXPLORATION OF THE VICTORIA NYANZA.
Source of the Nile—King Mtesa—Royally entertained—The needed
missionary—Wild justice,		[243]
CHAPTER XIV.
EXPLORATION OF THE VICTORIA NYANZA.
A night surprise—Narrow escape—In a storm—A welcome sight—A
treacherous trick—A critical moment—Terrible recompense—A
night tempest—Again in the storm,		[256]
CHAPTER XV.
AN INTERVAL OF REST.
Proposals to abandon camp—Rest after toil—Stanley's day-dreams—Seeking
canoes—The king's strategy—Treachery thwarted,		[277]
CHAPTER XVI.
PREPARATIONS FOR FURTHER EXPLORATIONS.
Organizing an attack—Terrible punishment—Completely subdued—New
schemes—The Albert Nyanza—Military escort,		[291]
CHAPTER XVII.
THE EXPEDITION TO ALBERT NYANZA.
Snow-capped mountains—A strange race—Toward the Albert Nyanza—A
miserable failure—The inglorious return—Mtesa's friendship—Lakes
of Karagwe—Sources of the Nile—Exploring the
Kagera—An African village—Bead currency,		[304]
CHAPTER XVIII.
EXPLORATIONS OF LAKE TANGANIKA.
Cameron's outlet—A wholesale massacre—Where is the outlet?—Difficulties
in the way—Curious customs,		[331]
CHAPTER XIX.
NYANGWE AND ITS HISTORY.
A beautiful region—The slave trade—Slave pens—Hunting the slaves—How
to stop it,		[345]
CHAPTER XX.
ORGANIZING A NEW EXPEDITION.
Stanley's new purposes—Napoleonic spirit—An escort secured—African
markets—Tipo-Tipo's army,		[356]
CHAPTER XXI.
THROUGH THE FORESTS.
The start—Discouraging progress—Wonders of the forest—Soko skulls,[368]
CHAPTER XXII.
FLOATING DOWN THE CONGO.
Terrible suspense—Drifting downward—A stratagem—Departure of
Tipo-Tipo—A mournful scene,		[379]
CHAPTER XXIII.
DESCENT OF THE CONGO.
Beset by cannibals—Beautiful scenery—Zaidi in peril—Stanley as a
strategist—Seeking man-meat—Battling onward—Portuguese
muskets—Chasedagain—Famine at hand—Hospitable
entertainment—"Stanleypool"—Brotherly proceedings,		[390]
CHAPTER XXIV.
AMONG THE CATARACTS.
Wild surroundings—Terrible rapids—Soudi's marvelous escape—Narrow
escape of Stanley—Cluster of cataracts—Canoes on mountain tops,		[419]
CHAPTER XXV.
EXPERIENCES BY THE WAY.
Canoe building—A terrific pass—Trial for theft—Touching scene—Unexpected
dilemma—A merry evening,		[435]
CHAPTER XXVI.
DEATH OF FRANK POCOKE.
Pocoke's value to Stanley—Stanley in peril—Drowning of Pocoke—Stanley
in grief—Pocoke's character,		[448]
CHAPTER XXVII.
THE COMPLETED WORK.
Incipient mutiny—In despair—A perilous moment—Brightening prospects—Captured
for stealing—Word to the outside world—A starving
company—Greeted by friends—Approaching Zanzibar—Home
again—Stanley's crowning honor,		[460]
CHAPTER XXVIII.
THE FRUITS OF VICTORY.
Stanley called to Brussels—A conference concerning the Congo region—A
company organized—At the mouth of the Congo—Up the
river—Locating stations—Making treaties—Difficulties surmounted—Stanley
Pool reached,		[484]
CHAPTER XXIX.
THE CONGO FREE STATE.
Treaty concerning the new realm—Area of the Congo basin—Peculiarities
of the river—Its volume—Scenery on the Congo—Climate—Commercial
advantages—Stanley's fame,		[494]
CHAPTER XXX.
EMIN, THE LAST OF THE SOUDAN HEROES.
History of Emin Pasha—In Egyptian service—Efficient work—Lost
to the world—Betrayal of Gordon—Popular demand for Emin's
rescue—The "Emin Relief Committee,"		[500]
CHAPTER XXXI.
STANLEY TO THE RESCUE.
Stanley in America—Recalled to Europe—Back to Africa—His escort—Disposition
of his forces—Into the wilderness—Distressingreports—Forged
dispatches—Disaster elsewhere—Good news from Stanley,		[505]
CHAPTER XXXII.
STANLEY AND EMIN.
Emin's forces—His hesitation—His delays—Discussions on the subject—Hopes
of success,		[511]
CHAPTER XXXIII.
IN THE HEART OF AFRICA.
Stanley heard from—Hidden again—Further news—A barrier of
silence—Summary of incidents—Advance contested—Unholy
regions—Providence or luck—Seriously ill—Promises kept—Surroundings
changed—Sublime scenery—Officers in doubt—Further
news—Emin and his people arrive,		[518]
CHAPTER XXXIV.
FORWARD MARCH.
The grand muster—Moving—In camp—Great expectations—Routeof the
advance—Supplies forwarded—Arrival at Mpwapwa—Earlyarrival of the
expedition—Losses by the way—Much fighting—Dangers everywhere,		[526]
CHAPTER XXXV.
ON THE COAST AT LAST.
Met by journalists—Emin described—Royal entertainments—Emin's
accident—Congratulations—Return messages—Rejoicings everywhere,		[534]