Narrative Of An Expedition To The Zambesi And Its Tributaries

""Narrative of an Expedition to the Zambesi and its Tributaries: And of the Discovery of the Lakes Shirwa and Nyassa 1858-1864"" is a book written by the renowned Scottish explorer and missionary, David Livingstone. The book chronicles Livingstone's travels and discoveries during his expedition to the Zambesi River and its surrounding areas in Southern Africa between 1858 and 1864.Livingstone's expedition was aimed at exploring the region, mapping the area, and opening up trade routes. The book provides a detailed account of his journey, including descriptions of the terrain, flora, and fauna, as well as the local people and their customs.One of the main highlights of the book is Livingstone's discovery of two large lakes, Shirwa and Nyassa, which were previously unknown to Europeans. He provides vivid descriptions of the lakes, their surroundings, and the people who lived there.The book also includes Livingstone's observations on the slave trade, which was prevalent in the region at the time. He was a strong opponent of the slave trade and used his travels to gather evidence and raise awareness of its horrors.Overall, ""Narrative of an Expedition to the Zambesi and its Tributaries: And of the Discovery of the Lakes Shirwa and Nyassa 1858-1864"" is an important historical document that provides valuable insights into the exploration of Southern Africa during the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.