Historical information

The book relates to Sir Henry Morton Stanley, a Welsh journalist and explorer. Stanley is known for his exploration of central Africa, his search for missionary and explorer David Livingstone and his search for the source of the Nile.

Significance

Historical - United Kingdom & Africa. Biographical interest.

Physical description

Book; 215 pages; black lettering; author's name and title; black swastika (this symbol predates Hitlerism).

Inscriptions & markings

Inside cover:

1. Methodist Sabbath School Corack - Sunday School Prize slip: awarded to Richard Moore for 164 Marks, HP 208, Mr JS Perry Supt, D Nicholls Sec, 2nd April 1929.

2. In black ink - Master Richard Moore was present at the 50 years Jubilee of the Carack Methodist Sunday School on March 31st 1929. Frank S Perry Supt.