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David Livingstone, saved from a lion by Mebalwe, a native schoolmaster, 1857
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David Livingstone, saved from a lion by Mebalwe, a native schoolmaster, 1857
David Livingstone, saved from a lion by Mebalwe, a native schoolmaster, 1857. Livingstone (1813-1873) was the first European to discover the Victoria Falls on the Zambezi river in central Africa. While searching for the source of the Nile in the late 1860s he became seriously ill and went missing. Although he was found, by Henry Morton Stanley in 1871, Livingstone never fully recovered from his illness and died in Bangwelulu, Zambia. From Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa by David Livingstone. (London, 1857)
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This print captures a pivotal moment in history - the dramatic rescue of renowned explorer David Livingstone from the clutches of a ferocious lion. In 1857, while traversing the wilds of central Africa, Livingstone found himself face to face with imminent danger. It was Mebalwe, a brave native schoolmaster, who fearlessly stepped in and saved him from certain death. David Livingstone is widely celebrated as the first European to discover the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River. His tireless exploration efforts also led him on an arduous quest for the source of the Nile. However, his health took a severe toll during this pursuit, leaving him gravely ill and missing for several years until he was finally located by Henry Morton Stanley in 1871. Though rescued, Livingstone never fully recovered from his illness and tragically passed away in Bangwelulu, Zambia. This poignant image serves as a testament to his unwavering dedication to discovery and exploration. The photograph showcases not only bravery but also highlights cultural exchange between different continents during this era. It symbolizes unity amidst danger as well as exemplifies how individuals like Mebalwe played crucial roles in shaping our understanding of uncharted territories. This historical engraving offers us an intriguing glimpse into one man's extraordinary life and reminds us that even great explorers are not immune to perilous encounters with nature's fiercest creatures.
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