The Life Of David Livingstone (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781428650794)

The Life of David Livingstone is a biographical account of the famous Scottish explorer, missionary, and abolitionist, David Livingstone. Written by William Garden Blaikie, a Scottish minister and author, the book details Livingstone's life from his early years in Scotland, his missionary work in Africa, his expeditions across the continent, and his eventual death in Zambia.The book describes Livingstone's childhood and education, his decision to become a missionary, and his first journey to Africa in 1840. It chronicles his travels and explorations throughout the continent, including his discovery of the Victoria Falls and his search for the source of the Nile River. The book also delves into Livingstone's personal life, including his marriage and family, as well as his political and social beliefs, particularly his opposition to the slave trade.Throughout the book, Blaikie provides a detailed and engaging portrait of Livingstone, highlighting his courage, determination, and deep commitment to his work. He also explores the challenges and difficulties that Livingstone faced, including illness, injury, and hostile encounters with local tribes.Overall, The Life of David Livingstone is a comprehensive and insightful biography of one of the most important figures in African exploration and missionary work. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of a remarkable individual who made a significant impact on the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William Garden Blaikie
ISBN-10: 1428650792
ISBN-13: 9781428650794
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/25/2006
Pages: 432
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.39lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.96d