Dr David Livingstone
South Eastern Africa by Dr D. Livingstone.
Dr David Livingstone (1813-1873)
Scottish explorer, doctor of medicine and missionary in Africa. First European to cross the African continent, charting unknown territory. He also discovered Lake Nyasa, Victoria Falls, and the Shirwa Highlands. Contributed to various maps for the Royal Geographical Society.
Map of the River Shire, The Lakes Nyassa, & Shirwa, The Lower Courses of the Rivers Zambesi & Rovuma.
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Category: Antique maps > Africa
Old map of South Eastern Africa by Dr D. Livingstone.
Title: Map of the River Shire, The Lakes Nyassa, & Shirwa, The Lower Courses of the Rivers Zambesi & Rovuma.
Based on the Astronomical Observations & Sketches of Dr Livingstone.
Constructed by John Arrowsmith. 1865.
London, John Murray - John Arrowsmith.
Date: 1866.
Date on map: 1865.
Image size: 375 x 585mm (14.76 x 23.03 inches).
Sheet size: 400 x 600mm (15.75 x 23.62 inches).
Verso: Blank.
Condition: Folds as issued, some wear at the fold intersections.
Condition Rating: B.
Dr David Livingstone (1813-1873)
Scottish explorer, doctor of medicine and missionary in Africa. First European to cross the African continent, charting unknown territory. He also discovered Lake Nyasa, Victoria Falls, and the Shirwa Highlands. Contributed to various maps for the Royal Geographical Society.