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Sep 20, 2024 · On November 11, 1853, from Linyanti at the approaches to the Zambezi and in the midst of the Makololo peoples whom he considered eminently suitable for missionary work, Livingstone set out northwestward with little equipment and only a small party of Africans.
On 23 May 1853 he and Fleming reached Linyanti, the Kololo capital on the Chobe. Livingstone's conviction that he was the favoured instrument of providence was reinforced by the welcome he received from Sekeletu, Sebituane's eighteen-year-old son and successor, to whom he gave powder and ammunition.
Portuguese traders had penetrated to the middle of the continent from both sides, in 1853–1854 two Arab traders crossed the continent from Zanzibar to Benguela, around 1800 two native traders crossed from Angola to Mozambique.
Jul 8, 2021 · In November of 1853, David continues exploring to the north of the Chobe River, starting from the town of Linyanti on the border of Botswana and Namibia. His goal is to reach the western coast of the African continent. Crossing into modern day Zambia, he traverses north up the Barotse Floodplain.
His first expedition took place between 1853 and 1856. Livingstone crossed from the East to the West coasts to look for water-based trade routes.
Apr 2, 2014 · In 1849, he came upon Lake Ngami and, in 1851, the Zambezi River. Over the years, Livingstone continued his explorations, reaching the western coastal region of Luanda in 1853.
Jan 6, 2019 · By the time Livingstone was ordained in 1840, travel to China had been made impossible by the opium wars and so Livingstone set his sights on Africa instead, a twist of fate that would seal his place in British history.
