'...this remarkablre biography... ...a significant contribution, both to the history of nineteenth-century cartography and to the history of European penetration of Africa. ...a scholarly biography which is lucidly written and appropiately illustrated'. Tanzanian Affairs; '...personal and often dramatic account of his attempt to rediscover Johnston's past...In this interesting and informative book, McCarthy has gone some way towards putting this influential explorer and cartographer firmly back on the map'. www.geographical.co.uk; '...immensely readable biography... ...the incredible hardships, unsuspected pitfalls and dangers encountered within a most hostile natural and tribal environment are described with revealing detail. The verve with which McCarthy has undertaken this task comes across every page...' The Portolan; '...vivid pictures of life in a caravan are drawn and mention must be made of the many excellent photographs that are included. I throughly recommend to all whoo have an interest in African history but which could be enjoyed by a much wider readership, as it is very well written and is excellently laid out with comprehensive footnotes'. Journal of the International Map Collectors' Society; '...a fascinating view on to both the interaction between Victorian Scotland and Africa, and the relations between explorers and their families, and with each other. McCarthy's study is excellent on the suppressed emotions and fustrations of all the characters in this story'. The Herald; '...this book represents the very best in geographical discovery and achievement not once, but twice over. It is a richly deserved accolade for this is a remarkable volume comprising a meticulously and comprehensively researched geo-historical biography and one which is uniquely characterised by its resonating Scottish geographical connotations. ...empathetic and insightful work...' Scottish Geographical Journal