The Last Journals of David Livingstone, in Central Africa, from 1865 to His Death, Volume II (of 2), 1869-1873 / Continued By A Narrative Of His Last Moments And Sufferings, Obtained From His Faithful Servants Chuma And Susi

Name: The Last Journals of David Livingstone, in Central Africa, from 1865 to His Death, Volume II (of 2), 1869-1873 / Continued By A Narrative Of His Last Moments And Sufferings, Obtained From His Faithful Servants Chuma And Susi
Author: David Livingstone

By David Livingstone

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A sequence of expedition journals and a companion narrative record prolonged travels through Central Africa, offering daily itineraries, geographic observations of Lake Tanganyika and the Lualaba basin, natural-history notes, and encounters with Manyuema communities and Arab traders. Recurrent illness, shortages, and the effects of disease and wounds shape many entries, while efforts to trace river sources and secure communications unfold alongside accounts of local customs, hunting, and caravan politics. The appended eyewitness report by close attendants describes the explorer's final suffering and death.

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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.