""Narrative of an Expedition to the Zambesi and its Tributaries: And of the Discovery of the Lakes Shirwa and Nyassa 1858-1864"" is a book written by David Livingstone, a Scottish explorer and missionary who is known for his extensive travels in Africa. The book is a detailed account of Livingstone's journey to explore the Zambesi River and its surrounding areas, which took place over a period of six years from 1858 to 1864. Livingstone's expedition was aimed at exploring the Zambesi River and its tributaries, as well as ...
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""Narrative of an Expedition to the Zambesi and its Tributaries: And of the Discovery of the Lakes Shirwa and Nyassa 1858-1864"" is a book written by David Livingstone, a Scottish explorer and missionary who is known for his extensive travels in Africa. The book is a detailed account of Livingstone's journey to explore the Zambesi River and its surrounding areas, which took place over a period of six years from 1858 to 1864. Livingstone's expedition was aimed at exploring the Zambesi River and its tributaries, as well as discovering new lakes in the region. Along the way, he encountered various African tribes and documented their customs, languages, and way of life. He also faced numerous challenges, including illness, hostile tribes, and difficult terrain.The book is divided into two parts, with the first part covering Livingstone's journey up the Zambesi River and his encounters with the local tribes. The second part of the book focuses on Livingstone's discovery of the Lakes Shirwa and Nyassa, which were previously unknown to Europeans. He provides detailed descriptions of the lakes and their surroundings, as well as the flora and fauna that he encountered.Throughout the book, Livingstone also discusses his views on the slave trade, which was prevalent in the region at the time. He was a vocal opponent of the trade and used his expeditions to gather evidence of its brutality and inhumanity.""Narrative of an Expedition to the Zambesi and its Tributaries: And of the Discovery of the Lakes Shirwa and Nyassa 1858-1864"" is a fascinating account of Livingstone's travels in Africa and provides valuable insights into the history and culture of the region. It is a must-read for anyone interested in African history, exploration, or anthropology.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.
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