David Livingstone - Samuel Mossman - Bog

David Livingstone: The Missionary Traveler is a biography of the famous Scottish explorer and missionary, David Livingstone. Written by Samuel Mossman and originally published in 1883, the book provides a detailed account of Livingstone's life and travels, from his early years in Scotland to his expeditions in Africa. The book explores Livingstone's motivations for becoming a missionary and his efforts to spread Christianity in Africa, as well as his scientific discoveries and his role in the abolition of the African slave trade. It also delves into Livingstone's personal life, including his marriage and family, and his struggles with illness and loneliness during his long periods of exploration.Mossman draws on a range of sources, including Livingstone's own writings and letters, as well as accounts from other explorers and missionaries who knew him. The book is richly illustrated with maps and engravings, providing a vivid picture of the landscapes and people Livingstone encountered on his travels.Overall, David Livingstone: The Missionary Traveler is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of the most fascinating figures in African exploration and missionary work. It offers a valuable insight into the life and legacy of a man who remains a celebrated and controversial figure to this day.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.