Missionary Travels And Researches In South Africa: Including A Sketch Of Sixteen Years' Residence In The Interior Of Africa

By David Livingstone and David 1813-1873 Livingstone

Book Overview

Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa is a book written by David Livingstone, a Scottish missionary and explorer who spent sixteen years living in the interior of Africa. The book is a detailed account of Livingstone's travels and research in South Africa, including his encounters with various African tribes, his observations on the natural history of the region, and his efforts to spread Christianity among the local population. The book is divided into two parts. The first part covers Livingstone's travels from Cape Town to the interior of Africa, including his exploration of the Kalahari Desert, his journey along the Zambezi River, and his discovery of the Victoria Falls. The second part of the book focuses on Livingstone's missionary work in Africa, including his efforts to establish mission stations and schools, his interactions with African chiefs and tribes, and his observations on the social and political conditions of the region. Throughout the book, Livingstone provides vivid descriptions of the African landscape, wildlife, and people he encounters, as well as his own personal reflections on his experiences. He also includes detailed maps and illustrations to help readers understand the geography and culture of the region. Overall, Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa is a fascinating and important historical document that provides insights into the life and work of one of the most famous explorers and missionaries of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163132527
• ISBN13: 9781163132524
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 752 Pages
• Weight: 2.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 7.5" x 9.3"