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In the 1860s, two African boys are taken captive by slave traders and, by a twist of fate, placed under the guardianship of famed explorer David Livingstone. As Livingstone continues his quest to halt the trans‑African slave trade and pave the way for missionary work in the continent’s heartlands, the boys accompany him on a challenging journey across unfamiliar terrains. Their experiences highlight the complex interplay of adventure, faith, and humanity during a critical period of African history.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Dave Jackson
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