David Livingstone (1813 1873) is revered as one of history s greatest explorers and missionaries, the first European to cross Africa, and the first to find Victoria Falls and the source of the Congo River. In this exciting new edition, Jeal draws on fresh sources and archival discoveries to provide the most fully rounded portrait of this complicated man dogged by failure throughout his life despite his full share of success. Using Livingstone s original field notebooks, Jeal finds that the explorer s problems with his ...
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David Livingstone (1813 1873) is revered as one of history s greatest explorers and missionaries, the first European to cross Africa, and the first to find Victoria Falls and the source of the Congo River. In this exciting new edition, Jeal draws on fresh sources and archival discoveries to provide the most fully rounded portrait of this complicated man dogged by failure throughout his life despite his full share of success. Using Livingstone s original field notebooks, Jeal finds that the explorer s problems with his African followers were far graver than previously understood. From recently discovered letters he elaborates on the explorer s decision to send his wife Mary back home to England. He also uncovers fascinating information about Livingstone s importance to the British Empire and about his relationship with the journalist-adventurer Henry Morton Stanley. In addition Jeal here evokes the full pathos of the explorer s final journey. This masterful, updated biography also features an excellent selection of new maps and illustrations."
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Good Condition. Good+ 1st impression 1993 Pimlico trade paperback with lovely cover and photo section. Some browning to pages and reading creases to spine, good tight unmarked condition. More by this author available Sent Airmail at no extra cost; Worldwide Shipping IMMEDIATE 1ST CLASS/AIRMAIL DISPATCH First edition of the work in this format and binding, and/or set or series. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Biography & Autobiography; The photos provided are of our own book, further photos may be arranged upon request. Inventory No: 033676.
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Very Good. Size: 19 to 25 cm tall, Octavo, (8vo); Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail tracked worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging.
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Fine in Near fine jacket. Fine/Near fine. Book club associates by arrangement with William Heinemann, 1973. BCA edition. Green hardback(gilt lettering to the spine) in fine condition, with Dj(small tear, a couple of nicks and crease on the edges of the Dj cover) in near fine condition. Illustrated with many b/w photos, drawings, maps. Nice and clean pages as new with a small ink mark on the outer edges, light shelf wear on the Dj cover. Nice and clean book.436pp including List of illustrations and maps, note on spelling, appendices A and B, sources, notes, index. Heavy book.
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