The Story of David Livingstone
Golding, Vautier
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Add to basketSold by World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
AbeBooks Seller since 20 December 2007
Condition: Used - Good
Quantity: 1 available
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Rivers to map, slave routes to break, and a single‐minded explorer whose motto was “I will open up a path into the interior or perish.”
First published in 1913, The Story of David Livingstone transforms the legendary missionary-explorer’s life into a fast-moving narrative ideal for middle-grade readers. Author Vautier Golding guides children from Livingstone’s childhood in a Scottish cotton mill to his deathbed under an African baobab, showing how grit, faith, and scientific curiosity turned an ordinary boy into a global hero.
Through vivid scenes and accessible dialogue, readers will:
Trek across Africa — paddle the Zambezi, discover Victoria Falls, and trace the unknown course of the Congo.
Battle injustice — witness Livingstone’s crusade against the East-African slave trade and his pleas to the world for abolition.
Solve real-world puzzles — follow compass readings, map rivers, and collect plant and animal specimens for London’s museums.
Meet historical figures — Stanley’s famous “Dr Livingstone, I presume?”, tribal chiefs who offered passage or opposition, and fellow missionaries who shaped Livingstone’s calling.
Reflect on character — persistence in hardship, respect for local peoples, and the power of a purpose larger than oneself.
Golding’s lively prose and chapter-end reflections make this a “living book” for Charlotte Mason and classical-education settings. Maps and period engravings (included in most editions) help young adventurers visualize dense jungles, broad savannas, and bustling river ports.
Perfect for:
Homeschool history spines covering Victorian exploration and world missions.
Family read-alouds that inspire courage, curiosity, and compassion.
Independent readers ages 8–14 who crave true stories of danger and discovery.
Sunday-school or church libraries highlighting faith in action and global awareness.
Open these pages and march beside the man whose compass needles pointed not only north and south, but straight toward freedom and scientific wonder.
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