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LIVINGSTONE, DAVID

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LIVINGSTONE, DAVID
(1813 - 1873) Scottish missionary and explorer, discovered Victoria Falls and the source of the Nile, rescued by Henry M. Stanley at Ujiji. Good content A.L.S., 2pp. 8vo., Hamilton, Dec. 31, 1856, only three weeks after his arrival in England following his epic trek through Africa and the discovery of Victoria Falls. In part: "…My time in England is short and I am no orator. Couldn't hold a candle to yourself when well…I should not be engaged as I expect to be in writing during most of my stay here…Please accept my warmest thanks for your kind expressions of welcome to myself and Mrs. L…" Mounted, with engraving. Very good.