The Story of David Livingstone: The legendary explorer of Africa
The legendary explorer of Africa
Author: Amanda Mitchison Series: Great Victorians
At 10 years old David Livingstone was sent to work in a cotton mill. He knew he had to escape. It was a desire that would take him very far from home. This is the incredible story of the tough man of Victorian Britain who would stop at nothing in his determination to explore Africa.
At 10 years old David Livingstone was sent to work in a cotton mill. He knew he had to escape. It was a desire that would take him very far from home. This is the incredible story of the tough man of Victorian Britain who would stop at nothing in his determination to explore Africa.
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At 10 years old David Livingstone was sent to work in a cotton mill. He knew he had to escape. It was a desire that would take him very far from home. This is the incredible story of the tough man of Victorian Britain who would stop at nothing in his determination to explore Africa.
At 10 years old David Livingstone was sent to work in a cotton mill. He knew he had to escape. It was a desire that would take him very far from home. This is the incredible story of the tough man of Victorian Britain who would stop at nothing in his determination to explore Africa.
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Born a poor Glasgow cotton-mill worker, David grew up to become a great explorer and hero of his time.This is his incredible story. The tough man of Victorian Britain would stop at nothing in his determination to be the first white man to explore Africa, even if it meant dragging his wife and children along with him.He trekked hundreds of miles through dangerous territory, braving terrible illness and pain, and was attacked by cannibals, rampaging lions and killer ants Short Books is re-releasing some of its finest writing as a newly designed series of six children s biographies called The Great Victorians. These are entertaining and engaging stories of some of history s most fascinating characters. They tell history in a novelistic, engaging way, a halfway house between storybooks and traditional history. There is abundant humour and drama too.With beautifully designed covers these books will catch the eyes of parents as well as children. Also published in a highly collectable set.
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“"Great stories - entertaining but not patronising". Financial Times"I love these books" Philip Ardagh"A stunning collection that my children love as much as I do ... Each has its own distinct style but all are highly charged dramas..." Maureen Freely, Observer”
I love these books
A stunning collection that my children love as much as I do ... Each has its own distinct style but all are highly charged dramas… The Observer
Great stories - entertaining but not patronising Financial Times
About the Author
Amanda Mitchison is a children's writer and journalist. She has worked as a feature writer for the Independent Magazine and the Sunday Telegraph. Amanda has published four historical biographies for children and two novels as well as a pet care guide to looking after dragons. Amanda lives near Bristol with her husband and two sons.
Born a poor Glasgow cotton-mill worker, David grew up to become a great explorer and hero of his time. This is his incredible story. The tough man of Victorian Britain would stop at nothing in his determination to be the first white man to explore Africa, even if it meant dragging his wife and children along with him. He trekked hundreds of miles through dangerous territory, braving terrible ill-ness and pain, and was attacked by cannibals, rampaging lions and killer ants... Short Books is re-releasing some of its finest writing as a newly designed series of six children's biographies called The Great Victorians. These are entertaining and engaging stories of some of history's most fascin-ating characters. They tell history in a novelistic, engaging way, a halfway house between storybooks and traditional history. There is abundant humour and drama too. With beautifully designed covers these books will catch the eyes of parents as well as children. Also published in a highly collectable set.
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