Excerpt from David Livingstone: His Labours and His Legacy
Gospel Of brotherly love. From what these pioneers tell us, we are forced to conclude that ignorance and cruelty, cannibalism and slavery, will only be swept away from the long-suffering African by the slow but sure methods Of powerful and responsible commerce such as the further establishment and development Of those commercial kingdoms which have already arisen in Africa - and by the prevalence of what must be an ideal unguessed at by the savage: the well-clad, cleanly, decent, active, prosperous, unselfish, and Christian missionary. None has told us this more plainly, and none stands out more clearly from this group of pioneers, than David Livingstone, the subject Of this memoir.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book follows the remarkable life and career of David Livingstone, a Scottish medical missionary who devoted his life to serving the people of Africa. Arriving from a humble background in 1841, Livingstone quickly rose to prominence for his pioneering work in the interior of the continent, where he sought to spread both Christianity and Western knowledge. Through a series of expeditions and journeys, Livingstone became an accomplished explorer, discovering vast waterways and previously unknown regions. He was also a staunch opponent of the widespread slave trade that plagued Africa at the time, and his efforts to end the practice earned him renown and respect. Livingstone's approach was one of collaboration and understanding, and he sought to foster trade and development as a means to elevate the African people. Throughout his life, he communicated the value of Africa and its communities to a Western audience that had long overlooked it, challenging misconceptions and sparking a new interest in the continent and its potential. His writings and speeches were instrumental in shaping international opinion and paving the way for further exploration and missionary work in Africa. Ultimately, Livingstone's legacy is one of adventure, intrepidity, and a deep love for Africa. He was a pivotal figure in the history of exploration and humanitarianism, and his contributions to our understanding and appreciation of the African continent remain immeasurable. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330397664_0
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