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Oxford: Basil Blackwell, 1957.. 1st edition. Throws light on Livingstone the Medical Man. "The author, who is a specialist in the field of African studies, brings to his task a possibly unrivalled knowledge of the problems faced daily by Livingstone, and an extensive experience of medicine amongst primitive people." Pp.xx/333, black & white portrait frontispiece + 18 further… Read more about this item

Blantyre, Malawi: Blantyre, 1984.. A Facsimile edition of the 1868 text published by the Society of Malawi in association with the Royal Geographical Society. David Livingstone was on his third, and final expedition to Africa in search of the source of the Nile..."While journeying along the southern shores of Lake Malawi his companions deserted him and returned to… Read more about this item

London: Longmans, Green & Co., 1958.. 1st ed. "Commander Bursey writes of his experiences with feeling, imagination, and a true appreciation of the savage environment in which he has spent so much of his life." Pp. 256, 10 b/w photographs + 1 map Blue cloth, gilt title to spine, illustrated d/w. G+/G+.

London: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1958.. 1st English trans. ed. "His book considers caving both as an exciting hobby and for its practical value". Pp. 295, 24 illustns. Inscrip. to fep. Blue cloth, illustd. d/w with slight chipping to top edges and rubbing. G+/G.

London: Victor Gollancz Ltd., 1969.. 1st ed. The book derives from a radio feature "A Storm in the Nile Basin". Pp. 271, 17 illustns., + maps to endpapers. Inscrip. to verso fep. Brown cloth, gilt title to spine, d/w edge tears with small losses., price clipped. G+/G.