Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa by David Livingstone
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| Author | Livingstone, David, 1813-1873 |
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| Title | Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa |
| Note | Reading ease score: 61.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Alan. R. Light and David Widger |
| Summary | "Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa" by David Livingstone is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The narrative chronicles the author's extensive journeys and experiences in Africa, detailing both his missionary work and his exploration efforts as he seeks to meet the material and spiritual needs of the indigenous peoples. Livingstone, a Scottish missionary and medical doctor, brings a unique perspective, blending insights from his medical training with his faith-driven mission to improve the lives of the African communities he encounters. At the start of the book, Livingstone provides a personal introduction, detailing his origins, education, and motivations for traveling to Africa. He reflects on his upbringing in Scotland, his early years as a cotton-spinner, and his academic pursuits in medicine and theology, leading to his eventual embarkation for Africa in 1840. He recounts the challenges he faced upon arriving in the Bakwain country, where he aimed to establish a mission station while gaining fluency in the local language. The opening section sets the stage for Livingstone’s interactions with notable figures such as Chief Sechele, illustrating the complexity of cultural exchange and the difficulties of introducing Christianity to a people with deep-rooted beliefs and traditions. Through vivid descriptions of his encounters with local tribes, wildlife, and the harsh realities of the environment, Livingstone not only presents a travelogue but also offers reflections on faith, identity, and the human condition amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa |
| Subject | Missions -- South Africa |
| Subject | South Africa -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 1039 |
| Release Date | Feb 11, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Mar 4, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 752 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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