The Daring Heart of David Livingstone : Exile, African Slavery, and the Publicity Stunt That Saved Millions (Hardcover)

from Medievalgirl

For those, like me, entirely unfamiliar with the life and career of David Livingstone, this book proved a useful account of his historical legacy and importance. This said, it is not, in the strictest sense, a full or complete biography- the focus and overall argument is clear from the outset. It...

from sparkleandchico

I had been curious about Livingstone for a while being aware of the general controversy surrounding his status as a missionary or otherwise. This biographical journalistic account begins after the famous explorer's first return from Africa to public applause and virtual celebrity status in Brita...

from JosephMcBee

This was a thoroughly engrossing read. The story is one I was only vaguely familiar with but I imagine even someone with an expert knowledge of these events would enjoy this book and those without that knowledge would--as I did--find this book fascinating. It is at once a biography, a book of his...

from JosephMcBee

This was a thoroughly engrossing read. The story is one I was only vaguely familiar with but I imagine even someone with an expert knowledge of these events would enjoy this book and those without that knowledge would--as I did--find this book fascinating. It is at once a biography, a book of his...