SOLDES
Jusqu'à -70% sur une sélection d'articles*
Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa. Explorations and Encounters in 19th Century Africa
Par :Formats :
- Paiement en ligne :
- Livraison à domicile ou en point Mondial Relay estimée à partir du 5 aoûtCet article sera commandé chez un fournisseur et vous sera envoyé 21 jours après la date de votre commande.
- Retrait Click and Collect en magasin gratuit
- Livraison à domicile ou en point Mondial Relay estimée à partir du 5 août
- Réservation en ligne avec paiement en magasin :
- Indisponible pour réserver et payer en magasin
- Nombre de pages558
- PrésentationBroché
- Poids0.962 kg
- Dimensions17,0 cm × 22,0 cm × 3,8 cm
- ISBN979-10-419-8174-8
- EAN9791041981748
- Date de parution13/01/2024
- ÉditeurCulturea
Résumé
Texte à corriger : "Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa" by David Livingstone is a comprehensive account of the author's extensive travels and missionary work across the African continent during the mid-19th century. Livingstone, a Scottish missionary and pioneer, documents his journey from the Cape of Good Hope to the interior regions of Africa, including his discovery of Lake Ngami and the Zambezi River.
The narrative provides detailed observations of the geography, flora, and fauna of the regions he traversed, as well as insights into the cultures and societies of the indigenous peoples he encountered. Livingstone's work is not only a travelogue but also a reflection on the socio-political dynamics of the time, particularly concerning the slave trade and colonial interactions. His dedication to both scientific exploration and humanitarian efforts is evident throughout the text.
The book also includes appendices with reviews and notes that offer contemporary perspectives on Livingstone's achievements. Through his writings, Livingstone aimed to open Africa to Christianity and commerce, hoping to improve the lives of its inhabitants and foster a better understanding between different cultures.
The narrative provides detailed observations of the geography, flora, and fauna of the regions he traversed, as well as insights into the cultures and societies of the indigenous peoples he encountered. Livingstone's work is not only a travelogue but also a reflection on the socio-political dynamics of the time, particularly concerning the slave trade and colonial interactions. His dedication to both scientific exploration and humanitarian efforts is evident throughout the text.
The book also includes appendices with reviews and notes that offer contemporary perspectives on Livingstone's achievements. Through his writings, Livingstone aimed to open Africa to Christianity and commerce, hoping to improve the lives of its inhabitants and foster a better understanding between different cultures.
