This 1972 edition, published by The History Book Club, offers a compelling historical account of the 1887 expedition led by Henry Morton Stanley to rescue Emin Pasha, the beleaguered Governor of Equatoria. Roger Jones provides a meticulously researched narrative that delves into the political complexities, Victorian-era heroism, and the harrowing physical challenges faced during the trek across Central Africa. The book is significant for its use of primary sources, including extracts from the Hakluyt Society and the diaries of expedition members, providing a nuanced perspective on one of the final great "scrambles" for Africa. This hardcover copy is in good condition, featuring a clean interior and a well-preserved dust jacket that shows only minor shelf wear and light creasing along the top edges, while the binding remains firm and the pages are crisp and unmarked.