A journey through South Africa and the Zambezi (in 2 books) - David Livingston, Charles Livingston. Gift books bound in leather

"A journey through the Zambezi from 1858 to 1864."

The book of the famous English traveler David Livingston (1813-1873) and his brother Charles (1821-1873) about an expedition along the Zambezi River, which was not yet explored by Europeans at that time, about the amazing world of nature in Africa and the tribes inhabiting it. By this time, having published the materials of his previous 15-year travels in South Africa, D. Livingston was already a national hero, awarded an audience with Queen Victoria, awarded the Gold Medal of the Royal Geographical Society. He returned to the African coast with the status of British Consul in Quelimane and "on the entire Eastern Coast and in the independent regions of the interior, as well as the head of an expedition to explore East and Central Africa, to spread trade and civilization with the aim of destroying the slave trade." A staunch opponent of slavery, David Livingston quickly gained the trust of the local population, which allowed his group to conduct scientific work for six years in a country engulfed in internecine wars. The travelers endured many hardships, got over tropical diseases, crossed the rapids of the Kebrabras River, and were attacked by crocodiles. In addition to a detailed description of the flora and fauna of the Zambezi River basin, the customs and customs of the natives, the expedition discovered and described lakes Nyasa, Shirwa, Bangweulu, and the Lualabu River. D. Livingston's research is still of great importance for geographical science, and the discovery of Victoria Falls, the greatest of African wonders, immortalized his name in the annals of the history of land development.

"Travels in South Africa from 1840 to 1856."

The name of the English explorer David Livingstone will forever remain in history as an example of selfless feat in the name of science and service to humanity. Going to South Africa as a missionary to convert the natives to Christianity, he gradually retired from this work and became a traveling explorer...