The Livingstone Touch by Philip Birkinshaw
The Livingstone Touch by Philip Birkinshaw
Hardcover, ISBN 9780360001633
Publisher: Purnell, 1973 First Edition
Used - Very Good+. This book is in very good condition. The Dust Jacket has some very limited signs of wear and the pages are clean, intact with only slight tanning on the first and last pages. The spine remains undamaged and firm. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. The book is protected with a Cellophane cover. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied.
David Livingstone was a Scottish missionary, doctor, abolitionist, and explorer who lived in the 1800s. He sought to bring Christianity, commerce, and “civilization” to Africa and undertook three extensive expeditions throughout much of the continent.
A selection of writings by David Livingstone selected to present both a literary and a human view of the man.
182pp of anecdotes selected to show David Livingstone’s humanity and sympathy towards black races and hatred of slavery.
Fold-out map; 9 black & white illustrations as Chapter headings.
