| The Last Journals of David Livingstone Contributor(s): Livingstone, David (Author) |
|
 |
ISBN: 1605979856 ISBN-13: 9781605979854 Publisher: Book Jungle OUR PRICE: $19.90 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2008 Annotation: David Livingstone was born in 1813. He was a Scottish Presbyterian medical missionary. He was known for his exploration of central Africa. He was the first European to see Queen Victoria Falls and is famous for his meeting with H M Stanley that gave rise to the phrase "Dr Livingstone I presume." As one of the most popular heroes in Victorian England, Livingstone "rags to riches" story," his daring exploration, and his strong anti-slavery stance made him the source of legend. His fame as an explorer helped drive the obsession to find the source of the Nile. His disappearance and death in Africa led to the founding of several African Christian missions. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography - History |
| Dewey: 800 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 7.5" W x 9.25" (1.08 lbs) 284 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: David Livingstone was born in 1813. He was a Scottish Presbyterian medical missionary. He was known for his exploration of central Africa. He was the first European to see Queen Victoria Falls and is famous for his meeting with H M Stanley that gave rise to the phrase "Dr Livingstone I presume." As one of the most popular heroes in Victorian England, Livingstone "rags to riches" story", his daring exploration, and his strong anti-slavery stance made him the source of legend. His fame as an explorer helped drive the obsession to find the source of the Nile. His disappearance and death in Africa led to the founding of several African Christian missions. |