The video shows a book cover with the title "Through the Dark Continent" by Henry M. Stanley. The cover features a dark green background with an illustration of a man in a boat navigating through a jungle. The man is wearing a hat and is holding a paddle. The title of the book is written in gold lettering, and the author's name is written in white lettering. The book appears to be old and well-worn, suggesting that it has been read many times. The cover also includes the year "1899" in white lettering at the bottom.