Nyassa: A Journal of Adventures Whilst Exploring Lake Nyassa, Central Africa, and Establishing the Settlement of "Livingstonia". |
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... steamer on the Lake as far back as 1861. At the time it was a failure , but it furnished an experience which went far to teach me subsequently how to complete the task . In short , men saw by the light of his last correspondence and his ...
... steamer on the Lake as far back as 1861. At the time it was a failure , but it furnished an experience which went far to teach me subsequently how to complete the task . In short , men saw by the light of his last correspondence and his ...
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... steamer on its waters , and had left the first detachment of the industrial mission established in a healthy spot . I must here reiterate my thanks to the Lords of the Admiralty , who , at the request of the Missions Committee , gave me ...
... steamer on its waters , and had left the first detachment of the industrial mission established in a healthy spot . I must here reiterate my thanks to the Lords of the Admiralty , who , at the request of the Missions Committee , gave me ...
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... steamer on Lake Nyassa . Heading the list of sub- scribers , I find the old and sincere friend of Dr. Livingstone ... steamers between different points ) , gave £ 500 ; and Mr. P. Mackinnon , Mr. George Martin , and Mr. James White ...
... steamer on Lake Nyassa . Heading the list of sub- scribers , I find the old and sincere friend of Dr. Livingstone ... steamers between different points ) , gave £ 500 ; and Mr. P. Mackinnon , Mr. George Martin , and Mr. James White ...
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... steamer was placed in the hands of Mr. Yarrow , of the Isle of Dogs ; and it is only due to him to state that from first to last the Ilala testified to his skill and the atten- tion which had been expended upon her . I should explain ...
... steamer was placed in the hands of Mr. Yarrow , of the Isle of Dogs ; and it is only due to him to state that from first to last the Ilala testified to his skill and the atten- tion which had been expended upon her . I should explain ...
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... steamer complete , besides two fine teak boats and barter goods , provisions of all sorts , tools , medicines , etc. , we began to assemble in London a few days before the sailing of the Walmer Castle from the Victoria Docks . And now ...
... steamer complete , besides two fine teak boats and barter goods , provisions of all sorts , tools , medicines , etc. , we began to assemble in London a few days before the sailing of the Walmer Castle from the Victoria Docks . And now ...
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