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LoC No.: 17002675
Title: David Livingstone
Note: Reading ease score: 67.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "David Livingstone" by C. Silvester Horne is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life and legacy of the Scottish missionary and explorer David Livingstone, tracing his significant contributions to the exploration and understanding of Africa during the 19th century. Horne aims to present Livingstone's remarkable journey, highlighting his dedication to humanitarian efforts and the fight against slavery. The opening of the biography sets the context for Livingstone's life, introducing his humble beginnings as the son of a small tradesman in Blantyre, Scotland. It details the historical backdrop of his birth in 1813, coinciding with pivotal events in Europe, particularly the Napoleonic Wars. The narrative emphasizes the influence of Livingstone’s early environment and family values, particularly the Christian virtues espoused by his parents, which shaped his character. Additionally, it touches upon Livingstone's childhood curiosity, particularly his love for nature and science, laying the groundwork for his future endeavors as a missionary and explorer dedicated to uplifting the people of Africa. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Horne, C. Silvester (Charles Silvester), 1865-1914
EBook No.: 57110
Published: May 7, 2018
Downloads: 100
Language: English
Subject: Livingstone, David, 1813-1873
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 17002675
Title: David Livingstone
Note: Reading ease score: 67.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
Summary: "David Livingstone" by C. Silvester Horne is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life and legacy of the Scottish missionary and explorer David Livingstone, tracing his significant contributions to the exploration and understanding of Africa during the 19th century. Horne aims to present Livingstone's remarkable journey, highlighting his dedication to humanitarian efforts and the fight against slavery. The opening of the biography sets the context for Livingstone's life, introducing his humble beginnings as the son of a small tradesman in Blantyre, Scotland. It details the historical backdrop of his birth in 1813, coinciding with pivotal events in Europe, particularly the Napoleonic Wars. The narrative emphasizes the influence of Livingstone’s early environment and family values, particularly the Christian virtues espoused by his parents, which shaped his character. Additionally, it touches upon Livingstone's childhood curiosity, particularly his love for nature and science, laying the groundwork for his future endeavors as a missionary and explorer dedicated to uplifting the people of Africa. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Horne, C. Silvester (Charles Silvester), 1865-1914
EBook No.: 57110
Published: May 7, 2018
Downloads: 100
Language: English
Subject: Livingstone, David, 1813-1873
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.