Behind the Bastards Part One: Henry Morton Stanley: The Explorer Who Shot His Way Through Africa
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Apr 14, 2020 AI Snips
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Stanley's Harsh Childhood
- Henry Morton Stanley was abandoned as a child and left in a brutal British workhouse.
- This harsh upbringing scarred him deeply but he excelled at school, particularly in geography and penmanship.
Trauma Shaped Stanley's Life
- Stanley's childhood trauma led to a lifelong terror of physical and sexual intimacy.
- Such trauma offers insight into his complex personality and behavior later in life.
Stanley's New Orleans Myth-Making
- Stanley escaped the workhouse and wandered into New Orleans, where he started working in a shop.
- He later fabricated stories about a wealthy mentor and adoption to boost his social standing.