WILLIAM STAMPS CHERRY, an American, was the first white man to explore
the heart of Africa during the years 1896 to 1900 when the French and
the British were colonizing the continent. He traveled alone on foot for
three years among the natives, who liked him very much, after one year
serving as a civilian marine engineer for the French, and he witnessed
scenes so bizarre that to attempt to describe any of them here would be
pointless. This book is referred to as 'the explorer's report, ' and it
includes more than 75 original photographs taken by the explorer that
have not been seen in more than 100 years. William Stamps Cherry was
celebrated as an explorer second only to Henry Stanley, and he was
responsible for 'turning on the light' in Africa where no outsider had
ever been before. Follow him as he makes his way through the bush in
Central Africa and into lands with villages, natives, and an abundance
of wildlife never before heard of, and join him on the rivers he
discovered and mapped at the turn of the century in a place larger than
the state of Illinois that is located in what is now called the Central
African Republic. Cherry's on-the-ground personal observations and
experiences in the heart of this incredible country provides the
historical context for this country's horrific situation that continues
to take place there today. You can discover even more about Mr. Cherry
at www.williamstampscherry.com
