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Name: Into Africa
Rating: 4 (2 reviews)
Author: Martin Dugard

This book chronicles the search for David Livingstone, a medical missionary, and the journalist Henry Morton Stanley's quest to find him in the uncharted regions of Africa during the 1850s. It delves into the personal journeys of both men and highlights the ongoing discoveries of the continent's unexplored territories. The narrative includes the personal anecdotes of the two explorers and offers an intimate look at the challenges of surviving and navigating Africa's dangerous landscapes.

First publish date: 2003

Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography

Authors: Martin Dugard

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