Description: RARE * 1872 * Explorations in Africa book by: Dr. David Livingstone & Henry M. Stanley - 1st Edition. For those that are interested in the history of this books' owner....This book has the signature of the original owner. (Josephine A. Pearson...1842 - 1901) I have attached a photo of her as well as her gravesite in Milford, Michigan... The book has amazing Illustrations and History of early Explorers, as well as early Maps of Africa Good Condition Overall given the age (150+ years old). There is staining & discoloration...there is some bubbling on the back cover ...Binding is good. Please Study the photos for condition and feel free to ask if you have any questions......use the ZOOM tool to see the high res photo Details. We want you to be Happy with your purchase so reach out if there are any issues after receiving your item. SummaryDavid Livingstone (1813-73) was a Scottish missionary and medical doctor who explored much of the interior of Africa. In a remarkable journey in 1853-56, he became the first European to cross the African continent. Starting on the Zambezi River, he traveled north and west across Angola to reach the Atlantic at Luanda. On his return journey he followed the Zambezi to its mouth on the Indian Ocean in present-day Mozambique. Livingstone's most famous expedition was in 1866-73, when he explored central Africa in an attempt to find the source of the Nile. Not heard from for years, he was believed lost. Both the Royal Geographical Society and the sensationalist New York Herald organized expeditions to find him. Henry M. Stanley (1841-1904), a British-born reporter who was to become a noted explorer in his own right, led the Herald's expedition. On November 10, 1871, Stanley found Livingstone in the town of Ujiji, on the shores of Lake Tanganyika, in present-day Tanzania. News of the discovery caused a worldwide sensation. This book, which appeared in Chicago in 1872, was part of the effort by publishers to capitalize on the demand from the public for information about Livingstone and Stanley and about Africa in general. World Digital Library.We will pack it Very carefully with bubble wrap to keep it safe. We will send it INSURED. Thank you for looking & Please check out our other Listings for Unique and RARE collectibles, Toys & Books.
Price: 379 USD
Location: Clarkston, Michigan
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: Chicago, San Francisco
Signed: Yes
Publisher: Union Publishing Company
Subject: Exploration & Travel
Year Printed: 1872
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Author: Dr. Livingstone
Region: Africa
Personalized: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Africa
