Comments by "Big Blue" (@bigblue6917) on "Sir Henry Morton Stanley and his expedition to Africa" video.

  1. When Gordon was asked to go out to Africa one of his aims was to abolish slavery. With this in mind he approached a good friend of his Sir Samuel Baker, who had spent much time in Africa and was well know for successes at stopping slavery in Africa. Gorgon asked Sir Samuel to take his place as Gordon thought Sir Samuel would be more successful on the mission. Sir Samuel had to turn Gordon down as his wife, lady Florence Baker, who had accompanied him on all his expeditions, now just wanted to stay at home having had her fill of travel. So Gordon went as planned. I have read Sir Samuel's biography and it reads like a true life boys own adventure.
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