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Tables of Contents for The Life and African Exploration of Dr. David Livingstone
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Introductory
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A Brief Account of Africa
its Ancient Civilization
Little Information Extant in Relation to Large Portions of the Continent
the Great Field of Scientific Explorations and Missionary Labor
Account of a Number of Exploring expeditions, Including those of Mungo Park, Denham and Clapperton, and others
their Practical Results
Desire of Further Information Increased
Recent Explorations, Notably those of Dr. Livingstone and Mr. Stanley, Representing the New York ``Herald'' Newspaper
Biographical Sketch of Livingstone
28
10
His Birth and Parentage
Hard Work and Hard Study
the Factory Boy Becomes a Physician
the Opium War in China Causes Him to Sail for Africa
Missionary Life in Southern Africa
38
24
Dr. Livingstone's Departure from Cape Town and Journey to the Missionary Station, Kuruman
Proceeds to Shokuane, the Chief Village of Sechele, Chief of the Bakwains
sketch of the Chieftain's life and Character-Missionary life
Characteristics of the People
Graphic Sketch of a Combat with Lions
Many facts about the ``King of Beasts.''
Livingstones First and Second Journeys Into the Interior
62
27
Departure for the Central Portion of South africa
Discovery of Lake NGAMI
Elephant
Journey to the Country of the Makololo
Their Sovereign, Sebituane
a Remarkable Career
Discovery of the River Zambesi
the slave Trade
Return to Cape Town
the Tsetse Fly
From Cape Town To Loanda
89
20
Dr. Livingstone Departs for the Country of Makololo
Life and Labors Three
the Chief Sekeletu
Departs for the West Coast of Africa
Narrative of the Journey
Arrival Among the Portuguese colonists
His opinion of this Portion of Africa
Determines Upon Another Great Expedition
Across the Continent
109
38
The Expedition Across the Continent from Loanda to Kilimane
Account of the Journey
the Water-shed of Central Africa
Lake Dilolo, and a River Flowing in two Directions
the Great Falls of Victoria on the Zambesi
the Journey from Linyanti Eastward
the People of this Portion of Africa
the Country
Animals and Vegetation
Arrival at Kilimane
Departure for England
Resume of Events Connected with More Than 9,000 Miles of Travel, and Many Discoveries
Dr. Livingstone in England
147
7
His Reception by His Countrymen
the Preparation of his Work Entitled ``Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa''
Favorably Received by Christendom
Livingstone's Second (And Present) Expedition to Africa
154
14
Again Sails for Africa
Painful Reports of his Death
the Long Suspense in Regard Thereto
Conflicting Reports
The Herald Expedition of Search
168
21
The Great Development of Modern Journalism
the Telegraph
James Gordon Bennett, Horace Greeley, Henry J. Raymond
The Magnitude of American Journalistic Enterprise
the Herald Special Search Expedition for Dr. Livingstone
Stanley as a Correspondent
the Expedition on its Way Toward Livingstone
Henry M. Stanley
189
9
Sketch of the Life of Mr. Stanley Before Beginning the Search for Livingstone
His Enthusiasm, courage, and Endurance
travels in Asia
Statement by the Hon. E. Joy Morris, Ex-United States Minister to Constantinople
Begins The Great Enterprise of His Life
Mr. Stanley In Africa
198
18
The Search for Dr. Livingstone Energetically Begun
Progress Delayed by Wars
the Successful Journey from Unyanyembe to Ujiji In 1871
The ``Herald'' Cable Telegram Announcing the Safety of Livingstone
the Battles and Incidents of this Newspaper Campaign
Receipt of the Great News-the Honor Bestowed on American Journalism
The Meeting of Livingstone and Stanley
216
40
The ``Land of the Moon''
Description of The Country and People
Horrid Savage Rites
Journey from Unyanyembe to Ujiji
A Wonderful Country
A Mighty River Spanned by a Bridge of Grass
Outwitting the Spoilers
Stanley's Entry into Ujiji and Meeting with livingstone
The Great Triumph of an American Newspaper
Livingstone And Stanley in Africa
256
36
The Great Explorer as a Companion
His Missionary Labors
The story of His Latest Explorations
The Probable Sources of The Nile
Great Lakes and Rivers
The Country and People of Central Africa
A Race of African Amazons
Slave Trade
A Horrid Massacre
The Discoverer Plundered
Livingstone And Stanley in Africa
292
10
An Exploration of Tanganyika Lake
Result
Christmas At Ujiji
Livingstone Proceeds with Stanley to Unyanyembe
Account of The Journey
Alleged Neglect of Livingstone by The British consulate at Zanzibar
Departure of The Explorer for The Interior, And of Mr. Stanley for Europe
Dr. Livingstone Still in Africa
302
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The Great Explorer Still in Search of The Sources of The Nile
His letters to The English Government on His Explorations
Correspondence With Lord Stanley, Lord Clarendon, Earl Granville, Dr. Kirk, and James Gordon Bennett, Jr.
His own Description of Central Africa and the supposed Sources of the Nile
The Country and People
A Nation of Cannibals
beautiful Women
Gorillas
The Explorer's Plans for The Future
Intelligence of The Success of The Herald Enterprise
330
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Mr. Stanley's Despatches to The ``Herald''
They Create a Profound Sensation
The Question of The Authenticity of His Reports
Conclusive Proof Thereof
Testimony of The English Press, John Livingstone, Earl Granville, And The Queen of England Herself
Mr. Stanley's Reception In Europe
341
5
Mr. Stanley is Everywhere Received With Marked Attention
Reception at paris
In London
The Brighton Banquet
Honors From The Queen of England
The Slave Trade Of East Africa
346
4
Dr. Livingstone's Letter Upon The Subject to Mr. Bennet compares The Slave Trade With Piracy on The High Seasnatives of Interior Africa Average Specimens of Humanity
Slave Trade Cruelties
Deaths From Broken Hearts
The Need of Christian Civilization
British Culpability
The Animal Kingdom of Africa
350
41
Some Accounts of The Beasts, Birds, Reptiles, And Insects of Africa
Livingstone's Opinion of the Lion
Elephants, Hippopotami, Rhinoceroses, etc.
Wild Animals Subject to Disease
Remarkable Hunting Explorations
Cumming Slays More Than One Hundred Elephants
Du Chaillu and The Gorilla
Thrilling Incidents
Vast Plains Covered With Game
Forests Filled with Birds
Immense Serpents
The Python of South Africa
Ants and Other Insects
African Trees And Vegetation
391
7
Brief Notice of The Vegetable Kingdom of Africa
Immense Deserts and Prodigious, Tower
Like Trees
Grasses Higher Than a Man on Horseback
The Cotton Plant
General Remarks
The Desert of Sahara
398
29
General Description of the Great Desert of North Africa
Its Different Divisions, Inhabitants, and Productions
Cities Buried Under The Sands
The Storms of Wind
In
Fluence of the Desert Upon the Climate and Civilization of Europe
Geology of Africa
Antiquity of Man
409
18
The General Geological Formation of the Continent
the want of Comprehensive Investigation
Singular Facts as to the Desert of Sahara
the Question of the Antiquity of Man
is Africa the Birth
Place of the Human Race?
Opinions of Scientists Tending to Answer in the Affirmative
Darwinism
The Results of the Explorations in Africa
427
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The Result in Behalf of Science, Religion, And Humanity of the Explorations and Missionary Labors of Dr. Living
stone and Others in Africa
Review of Recent Discoveries in Respect to the People and the Physical Nature of the African Continent
The Diamond Fields of South Africa
Bird's-eye View of the Continent
its Capabilities and its wants
Christianity and Modern Journalism Dis Sipating old Barbarisms, and Leading the Way to Triumphs of Civilization
The Last Journey, And the Death of Dr. Livingstone
450
12
Dr. Livingstone Anxiously Awaits the Recruits and Supplies sent
On Their Arrival sets out South-Westward on His Last Journey
Reaches Kisera, Where Chronic Dysentery Seizes Him
He Refuses to Yield; But Pushes on, Till Increasing Debility Compels Him to stop and Retrace His steps
He Sinks Rapidly, and on May 4th Breathes His Last
His Attendants Take Necessary Precautions to insure the Return of the Corpse to England
letter from Mr. Holmwood, Attache of the British Consulate at Zanzibar
The Corpse Borne to England and Laid in Westminster Abbey
462
11
The Body of Dr. Livingstone Borne to Unyanyembe by his Attendants, and Thence to Zanzibar
The British Consul-General Sendsit, with the Doctor's papers, Books, Etc., to england
Arrival at southampton, and at London
The People vie in Tributes of Respect
The Funeral
The Grave in WestMinister Abbey
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473
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The Last Letters of Dr. Livingstone
Livingstone's Last Journal
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Parting Messages
Metza's People Arrive
Ancient Geography
Tabora
Description of the Country
the Banyamwezi
Causes of Fever
the Population of Unyanyembe
the Mirambo War
Thoughts on sir Samuel Baker's Policy
Prospects for Missionaries
News of other Travelers
Tidings of His Men
Chuma is Married
Nile Orcongo?
Resting At Unyanyembe
510
14
Letters Arrive at Last
Hippopotamus Hunters
Arab Caution
Dearth of Missionary Enterprise
the Slave-Trade and its Horrors
Moslem Gallantry
Carping Benevolence
African ``Craw-Taes''
A venerable Piece of Artillery
Bin Nasib
An African Cyclone
the Baganda Leave at Last
A New Follower Enlisted
Weary Waiting
The Start From Unyanyembe
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A Party of Baganda
Boys' Playthings in Africa
Reflections
Arrival of the Men
Fervent Thankfulness
An End of the Weary Waiting
Jacob Wainwright Takes Service Under the Doctor
Preparations for the Journey
Flagging and Illness
Great Heat
Approaches Lake Tanganyika
the Borders of Fipa
Capes and Islands of Lake Tanganyika
Mountain Climbing
Large Bay
The March Towards Bangweolo
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False Guides
Difficult Travelling
He Leaves the Lake
the Kasonso Family
A Hospitable Chief
the River Lofu
Famine
Ill
Arrives at Chama's Town
A Difficulty
an Immense snake
Account of Casembe's Death
Chungu
Reaches the River Lopopsi
Misled and Baffled
Arrives at Chitunkue's
Terrible Marching
The Doctor is Borne Through the Flooded Country
Coasting Along Lake Bangweolo
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Great Privations
Returns to Chitunkue's
Agreeably Surprised with the Chief
Difficult March
Fresh Attack of Illness
Sends Scouts out to find Villages
Awaits News from Matipa
Distressing Perplexity
the Bougas of bangweolo
Susi and Chuma Sent to Matipa
the Donkey Suffers
Tries to go on to Kabinga's
Makes a Demonstration
Extraordinary Extent of Flood
Reaches Kabinga's
An Upset
Crosses the Chambeze
they Separate into Companies by Land and water
Dangerous State of Dr. Livingstone
Last Illness and Death of Dr. Livingstone
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Dr. Livingstone Rapidly Sinking
Last Entries in his Diary
Great Agony
Carried Across Rivers and Through flood
kalunganjovu's kindness
Arrives at Chitambo's, In great Pain
the Last Night
Livingstone Expires in the act of Praying
Council of the Men
the Chief Discovers that his Guest is Dead
Noble Conduct of Chitambo
The Preparation of the Corpse
Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone
Interment of the Heart at Chitambo's
an Inscription and Memorial Sign
Posts Left to Denote the spot
The Body Brought Home
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The Homeward March from Ilala
Illness of all the Men
Deaths
Muanamazunga
the Luapulu
the Donkey Killed by a Lion
a Disaster at n'kossu's
Native Surgery
Approach Chawende's Town
inhospitable Reception
an Encounter
They Take the Town
Leave Chawende's
Reach Chiwaie's
Strike the old Road
Wire-Drawing
Arrive at Kumba
kumba's
John Wainwright Disappears
Unsuccssful Search
reach Tanganyika
Leave the lake
Cross the Lambalamfipa Range
Immense Herds of Game
News of East-coast Search Expedition
Confirmation of News
They Reach Baula
Avantcouriers sent forward to Unyanyembe
chuma Meets lieutenant Cameron
Start for the Coast
Sad Death of Dr. Dillon
Clever Precautions
The Body is Effectually Concealed
Girl Killed By a Snake
Arrival on the Coast
Concluding Remarks