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"David Livingstone: Unveiling the Mysteries of Africa in the 19th Century" Step into the world of David Livingstone

Background imageDavid Livingstone Collection: Village Blacksmiths, 1883

Village Blacksmiths, 1883. A print from The Life and explorations of David Livingstone, LL.D. compiled from reliable sources, Adam and Co, 14 Ivy Lane, London and Newcastle, 1883

Background imageDavid Livingstone Collection: A Frightful Incident, 1883

A Frightful Incident, 1883. A woman taken by a crocodile. A print from The Life and explorations of David Livingstone, LL.D

Background imageDavid Livingstone Collection: Victoria Falls of the Zambesi, 1883

Victoria Falls of the Zambesi, 1883. Scottish missionary and explorer David Livingstone (1813-1873) was the first European to see the great falls on the River Zambezi in 1855

Background imageDavid Livingstone Collection: The Adventure with a Hippopotamus, 1883

The Adventure with a Hippopotamus, 1883. A print from The Life and explorations of David Livingstone, LL.D. compiled from reliable sources, Adam and Co, 14 Ivy Lane, London and Newcastle, 1883

Background imageDavid Livingstone Collection: Natives Spearing an Elephant, 1883

Natives Spearing an Elephant, 1883. A print from The Life and explorations of David Livingstone, LL.D. compiled from reliable sources, Adam and Co, 14 Ivy Lane, London and Newcastle, 1883

Background imageDavid Livingstone Collection: The Arrival at Lake Ngami, 1883

The Arrival at Lake Ngami, 1883. Lake Ngami is a lake in Botswana north of the Kalahari Desert. It is seasonally filled by the Okavango River, via the Okavango Delta

Background imageDavid Livingstone Collection: Table Mountain, Cape of Good Hope, South Africa, 1883

Table Mountain, Cape of Good Hope, South Africa, 1883. A print from The Life and explorations of David Livingstone, LL.D. compiled from reliable sources, Adam and Co, 14 Ivy Lane

Background imageDavid Livingstone Collection: The meeting between Henry Morton Stanley and Dr David Livingstone, Africa, 19th century

The meeting between Henry Morton Stanley and Dr David Livingstone, Africa, 19th century
The meeting between Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904) and Dr David Livingstone (1813-1873), Africa, 19th century. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume X, published by Cassell, Petter

Background imageDavid Livingstone Collection: Henry Morton Stanley, African explorer, 1880. Artist: Lock & Whitfield

Henry Morton Stanley, African explorer, 1880. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Henry Morton Stanley, African explorer, 1880. Stanley was sent by the New York Herald to look for Dr Livingstone, who had been lost for two years in central Africa

Background imageDavid Livingstone Collection: Henry Morton Stanley, British American journalist, (c1900)

Henry Morton Stanley, British American journalist, (c1900). Stanley (1841-1904) meets Scottish missionary Livingstone with the immortal words Dr Livingstone I presume

Background imageDavid Livingstone Collection: David Livingstone, Scottish missionary, (c1900)

David Livingstone, Scottish missionary, (c1900). Portrait of Livingstone (1813-1873), the first European to see Victoria Falls which he named after Queen Victoria

Background imageDavid Livingstone Collection: Livingstone on his last journey, 19th century

Livingstone on his last journey, 19th century. David Livingstone, Scottish missionary and African explorer (1813-1873) was the first European to discover the Victoria Falls on the Zambezi river in

Background imageDavid Livingstone Collection: Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River, Africa, c1890

Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River, Africa, c1890
Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River, on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, Africa, c1890. Scottish missionary and explorer David Livingstone (1813-1873)

Background imageDavid Livingstone Collection: Visit of Arabs at Kwirara, (c1875)

Visit of Arabs at Kwirara, (c1875). David Livingstone (1813-1873) arrived in Africa in 1840 at the age of 27 as a missionary and physician

Background imageDavid Livingstone Collection: The Arrival at Lake Ngami, 19th century

The Arrival at Lake Ngami, 19th century. Lake Ngami is a lake in Botswana north of the Kalahari Desert. It is seasonally filled by the Okavango River, via the Okavango Delta

Background imageDavid Livingstone Collection: Lake Victoria Nyanza, c1840-1900

Lake Victoria Nyanza, c1840-1900. Lake Victoria is 68, 800 square kilometres (26, 560 square miles) in size, making it the continents largest lake, the largest tropical lake in the world

Background imageDavid Livingstone Collection: Livingstone Weak From Fever Escorted to Shintes Town, 19th century

Livingstone Weak From Fever Escorted to Shintes Town, 19th century. David Livingstone (1813-1873) arrived in Africa in 1840 at the age of 27 as a missionary and physician

Background imageDavid Livingstone Collection: Victoria Falls, Africa, 1857

Victoria Falls, Africa, 1857. Scottish missionary and explorer David Livingstone (1813-1873) was the first European to see the great falls on the River Zambezi in 1855

Background imageDavid Livingstone Collection: Victoria Falls, Africa, viewed from the east, 1866

Victoria Falls, Africa, viewed from the east, 1866. Scottish missionary and explorer David Livingstone (1813-1873) was the first European to see the great falls on the River Zambezi in 1855

Background imageDavid Livingstone Collection: David Livingstone navigating the Zambezi, Africa, 1852-1864 (c1878)

David Livingstone navigating the Zambezi, Africa, 1852-1864 (c1878). Scottish missionary and explorer David Livingstones (1813-1873)

Background imageDavid Livingstone Collection: The Last Mile, c1880

The Last Mile, c1880. David Livingstone (1813-1873), Scottish missionary and African explorer, being carried the last mile to die at his African home in Ujiji, Tanganyika (Tanzania)

Background imageDavid Livingstone Collection: David Livingstone, Scottish missionary and African explorer, 1849 (c1878)

David Livingstone, Scottish missionary and African explorer, 1849 (c1878). Livingstone (1813-1873), holding a childs hand, with attendants and an ox-drawn wagon arriving at Lake Ngami in Botswana

Background imageDavid Livingstone Collection: Dr Livingstone, I presume?, 10 November 1871 (c1878)

Dr Livingstone, I presume?, 10 November 1871 (c1878). The historic meeting between Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904) Welsh explorer and journalist

Background imageDavid Livingstone Collection: David Livingstone discovering Lake Ngami, Botswana, 1 August 1849 (1857)

David Livingstone discovering Lake Ngami, Botswana, 1 August 1849 (1857). Livingstone, (1813-1873) Scottish missionary and African explorer

Background imageDavid Livingstone Collection: David Livingstone, saved from a lion by Mebalwe, a native schoolmaster, 1857

David Livingstone, saved from a lion by Mebalwe, a native schoolmaster, 1857. Livingstone (1813-1873) was the first European to discover the Victoria Falls on the Zambezi river in central Africa

Background imageDavid Livingstone Collection: Death of David Livingstone, Scottish missionary and explorer, 1 May 1873 (1877)

Death of David Livingstone, Scottish missionary and explorer, 1 May 1873 (1877). Livingstone (1813-1873) kneeling in prayer by his bedside, found dead by his native servants

Background imageDavid Livingstone Collection: David Livingstone, 19th century Scottish missionary and African explorer, c1915

David Livingstone, 19th century Scottish missionary and African explorer, c1915. Livingstone (1813-1873) was the first European to discover the Victoria Falls on the Zambezi river in central Africa

Background imageDavid Livingstone Collection: Dr. David Livingstones (1813-1873) hut. Scottish explorer in the region of Ujiji

Dr. David Livingstones (1813-1873) hut. Scottish explorer in the region of Ujiji. Colored engraving of The Spanish and American Illustration (1872)

Background imageDavid Livingstone Collection: Stanley and Livingstone in a canoe from the village Ujiji in Ruzizi river

Stanley and Livingstone in a canoe from the village Ujiji in Ruzizi river. Colored engraving

Background imageDavid Livingstone Collection: LIVINGSTONE, David (1813-1873). Scottish explorer

LIVINGSTONE, David (1813-1873). Scottish explorer
David Livingstone (1813-1873). Scottish explorer. In 1852 he discovered the Victoria Falls on the Zambezi, and reached the Indian shores in 1856. Colored engraving

Background imageDavid Livingstone Collection: Statue of David Livingstone and Glasgow Cathedral, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Statue of David Livingstone and Glasgow Cathedral, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageDavid Livingstone Collection: Facsimile of the Hut Built for Dr. Livingstone to Die In. 1874

Facsimile of the Hut Built for Dr. Livingstone to Die In. 1874

Background imageDavid Livingstone Collection: Dr. Livingstones Missionary Travels and Researchers in South Africa: Three Lions

Dr. Livingstones Missionary Travels and Researchers in South Africa: Three Lions Attempting to Drag down a Buffalo, as Seen by Mr. Oswell and Major Vardon, 1857

Background imageDavid Livingstone Collection: David Livingstone welcomed in a village in the Great Lakes region of Central Africa

David Livingstone welcomed in a village in the Great Lakes region of Central Africa
XIR1272815 David Livingstone welcomed in a village in the Great Lakes region of Central Africa, 1874 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageDavid Livingstone Collection: Facsimile of the Hut Built for Dr. Livingstone to Die In. 1874

Facsimile of the Hut Built for Dr. Livingstone to Die In. 1874

Background imageDavid Livingstone Collection: Dr. Livingstones Missionary Travels and Researchers in South Africa: Three Lions

Dr. Livingstones Missionary Travels and Researchers in South Africa: Three Lions Attempting to Drag down a Buffalo, as Seen by Mr. Oswell and Major Vardon, 1857

Background imageDavid Livingstone Collection: Map tracing David Livingstones travels in southern Africa between 1848 and 1856 by John Arrowsmith

Map tracing David Livingstones travels in southern Africa between 1848 and 1856 by John Arrowsmith
History of Exploration, 19th century. Map tracing Livingstons travels in southern Africa between 1848 and 1856 by John Arrowsmith

Background imageDavid Livingstone Collection: Map of course of Zambezi River by David Livingstone, 1813-1873, English explorer, drawing

Map of course of Zambezi River by David Livingstone, 1813-1873, English explorer, drawing
Cartography, 19th century. Map of the course of Zambezi River, drawing by English explorer David Livingstone (1813-1873)

Background imageDavid Livingstone Collection: Henry Stanley, Anglo-American explorer

Henry Stanley, Anglo-American explorer
Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904), Anglo-American journalist and explorer. Stanley was sent by the New York Herald in 1869 to find the Scottish missionary and explorer David Livingstone (1813-1873)

Background imageDavid Livingstone Collection: Victoria Falls, 19th century

Victoria Falls, 19th century
Victoria Falls. 19th century artwork of the Victoria Falls (known locally as the Smoke that Thunders ) on the Zambezi River. Today, the falls are on the Zambia-Zimbabwe border

Background imageDavid Livingstone Collection: Statue of David Livingstone and the cathedral

Statue of David Livingstone and the cathedral, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe



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"David Livingstone: Unveiling the Mysteries of Africa in the 19th Century" Step into the world of David Livingstone, a Scottish explorer and missionary whose remarkable expeditions shaped our understanding of Africa in the 19th century. As part of the British Empire's grand ambitions, Livingstone embarked on daring journeys that left an indelible mark on history. With his trusty companions by his side, Dr. Livingstone ventured deep into uncharted territories, as depicted in Thomas Baines' captivating painting "Victoria Falls: The Leaping Water. " This magnificent natural wonder became a symbol of his awe-inspiring discoveries. Intriguing artifacts from these expeditions are now preserved at Newstead Abbey in England. James Chuma and Abdullah Susi proudly showcase these relics, testaments to their time spent alongside this extraordinary man. Tragically, upon his passing in 1873, Jacob Wainwright solemnly carried Livingstone's coffin through London streets captured forever in an albumen print. This image serves as a poignant reminder of the profound impact he had on both continents. Africa paid tribute to its beloved explorer with a monument bearing an inscription honoring David Livingstone's tireless efforts to uncover its hidden treasures. This testament stands tall amidst Zambia's breathtaking landscape where Victoria Falls cascades along the Zambezi River between Zambia and Zimbabwe—a sight that undoubtedly stirred Livingstone's adventurous spirit. Living amongst African natives during his travels, Dr. Livingstone not only preached from wagons but also formed lasting connections with local communities who welcomed him warmly into their lives. His interactions fostered mutual respect and cultural exchange—an invaluable legacy still felt today. Livingston’s groundbreaking discoveries are beautifully illustrated on South and Central Africa maps—his meticulous exploration forever etched onto paper for future generations to marvel at. Venturing further south towards Angola lies St Paul de Loanda (Luanda), where Livingston set foot during his expeditions, leaving an enduring impact on the region.