Nº 100166039

Horace Waller - The last journals of David Livingstone in central Africa - 1875
Nº 100166039

Horace Waller - The last journals of David Livingstone in central Africa - 1875
A key work of African exploration, this 1875 first American edition of The Last Journals of David Livingstone presents the explorer’s final seven years in Central Africa, edited by Horace Waller. Richly illustrated with engravings and two maps, it includes the moving account by Chuma and Susi of Livingstone’s last days. A cornerstone volume for collectors of 19th‑century travel and exploration.
Horace Waller - The last journals of David Livingstone in central Africa. Continued by a narrative of his last moments and sufferings, obtained from his faithful servants Chuma and Susi - New York, Harper and Brothers, 1875 - 541 p - 22 x 15 cm
Conditie goed:
plek langs rand voorplat. achterplat gerimpeld. Boekblok goed. Origineel en compleet
Livingstone’s Final Expeditions (1865–1873)
These journals document:
- His search for the source of the Nile
- His travels through present‑day Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, and the Congo region
- Encounters with local communities, chiefs, and traders
- Observations on geography, rivers, wildlife, and disease
The journals reflect seven continuous years of exploration and scientific work, as noted by rare‑book descriptions.
A portrait of Livingstone
- Numerous engravings of landscapes, people, and scenes from the journey
- Two maps (one double‑page, one in a rear pocket) showing his routes
- These visual elements make the book a significant historical artifact.
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