MISSIONARY AND EXPLORER
Criticism is only just commencing to sort itself out regarding David Livingstone whether or not he thought less about the conversion of heathen souls than of discovering new areas of darkest Africa. Certainly the world is richer for his exploring, and even the religious now believe that he widened the meaning of the word "evangelical." A memorial was recently unveiled in his birthplace, Blantyrc, Scotland, and the Rev. R. J. Campbell, D.D., has written a new biography, for which fresh material has been made available. The book deals with the temperament of Livingstone as well as the work to which he sacrificed his life. The position of Mrs Livingstone, who endured much suffering and some slander, is discussed, and Dr. Campbell quotes Aloysius Horn, who said that Livingstone dragged "that poor girl, Mary Moffatt, up and down Africa in obedience to his craving to be forever on the move." Livingstone's journeys and discoveries are dealt with in full, and it is interesting to recall in these modern days of newspaper enterprise that Stanley's famous quest was a "stunt" financed by the New York Herald.
("Livingstone," by Rev. R. J Campbell. Bonn.)
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LV, Issue 17238, 19 April 1930, Page 10
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194MISSIONARY AND EXPLORER Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LV, Issue 17238, 19 April 1930, Page 10
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