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Through the Dark Continent

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"Through the Dark Continent" is a book by explorer Henry Morton Stanley, published in 1878. It details his arduous 1876-1877 expedition that traced the Congo River from its headwaters to its mouth. This journey was crucial in dispelling myths about the river's source and charting the interior of the Congo basin. Stanley's work contributed significantly to European knowledge of central Africa, a region often referred to as the "Dark Continent" due to its unexplored nature. His explorations paved the way for further European involvement and eventual colonization of the region.1234

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  3. Association Internationale du Congo
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