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_aBlaikie, William Garden, _d1820-1899 |
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_aThe Personal Life of David Livingstone : _bChiefly from his Unpublished Journals and Correspondence in the Possession of His Family |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2004-08-23 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Charlie Kirschner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. | ||
| 520 | _a"The Personal Life of David Livingstone" by William Garden Blaikie is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the life and character of the renowned missionary and explorer David Livingstone, focusing particularly on aspects of his personality and faith that have not been widely explored in his own published works. Blaikie seeks to portray Livingstone not only as a famous traveler but as a devoted Christian who gravitated towards a life of service, encapsulating his profound impact as a missionary and his persistent aspirations for betterment, both personally and for the communities he served. The opening of the work provides a clear outline of Livingstone's early years, including his humble beginnings on the island of Ulva and the strong influence of his family's values. It describes significant formative experiences, such as his first job in a cotton mill, his love for reading, and his journey towards embracing the Christian faith. Blaikie highlights Livingstone's resolution to become a missionary, catalyzed by a striking spiritual change in his youth, as well as his dedication to acquiring medical knowledge as an essential tool for his eventual work in Africa. This portrayal sets up a deeper exploration of how these early experiences shaped Livingstone's missionary career and his selfless commitment to the betterment of humanity, creating a robust foundation for understanding his legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aLivingstone, David, 1813-1873 | ||
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