Features
- Cover Type: Paperback with 412 pages
- Published by: The Narrative Press July 1, 2001
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 1589760700
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-1589760707
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Book Dimensions:
8.6 x 5.5 x 1 inches
- Weighs: 1.3 pounds
Book Description
The Christian missionary and explorer Dr. Livingstone was among the first Europeans to penetrate into the interior of Africa on his own. He faced pestilence, animal attacks, and the brutal traffic in human beings that he was determined to eradicate. From South Africa, he traveled north to the Kalahari Desert in 1849, on to the west coast and then to the east coast. He saw fertile river valleys with abundant animal life and a variety of tribes - not to mention the famous falls, which he named Victoria. Livingstone has a sly wit too, challenging the lion's place as "King of Beasts." Absorbing reading!
About The Author
David Livingstone (1813-1873), doctor, missionary, and explorer. He was the first European to visit vast expanses of central Africa.
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Reader Reviews
David Livingston was an incredible man. He explored areas of Africa that had been previoulsy ignored by most of Europe. His notes on the regions he explored and the people he encountered are meticulous and fascinating. Prior to his visit to the region of Nyasaland, every year between 5,000-20,000 slaves were being sold to slave traders in the region. Livingston attacked the slave trade head on and was largely responsible for its downfall in that area. While some of his personal notes would be considered ignorant or offensive by modern standards, he was progressive and open minded for his time. He is a great historical figure who is too often ignored.
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