The book Stanley, by Richard Hall, says: “Stanley was emaciated and tired, but he felt he could put on a braver show than [previous explorers] had as he marched into the town.
Raamatus „Stanley ” kirjutab Richard Hall:„ Stanley oli kõhnunud ja väsinud, kuid tahtis linna sisenedes näha vapram välja kui eelmised maadeavastajad.