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A Popular Account of Dr. Livingstone's Expedition to the Zambesi and Its Tributaries / And of the Discovery of Lakes Shirwa and Nyassa, 1858-1864 cover

A Popular Account of Dr. Livingstone's Expedition to the Zambesi and Its Tributaries / And of the Discovery of Lakes Shirwa and Nyassa, 1858-1864

By David Livingstone
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The narrative presents a first-person account of an extended African expedition along the Zambezi and its tributaries, charting river courses and inland lakes while cataloguing landscapes, flora, fauna, and ethnographic observations. It recounts daily difficulties, logistic arrangements, and scientific and cartographic findings, and describes encounters with local communities and the devastation of the inland slave trade. Practical reflections propose combining lawful commerce and mission work to suppress slaving and encourage development. Illustrative sketches, journal extracts, and photographs accompany the descriptive and polemical material.

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David Livingstone

David Livingstone was a Scottish missionary and explorer known for his extensive travels in Africa during the 19th century. His works, including "Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa," detail his experiences and observations of the continent's geography, cultures, and peoples. Livingstone's expeditions aimed to promote Christianity and commerce, and he is often credited with opening up Africa to European exploration. His later writings, such as "The Last Journals of David Livingstone," provide insight into his final years and the challenges he faced. Livingstone's legacy is marked by his commitment to humanitarian causes and his role in the exploration of Africa.

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