The Illustrated London News 1857

Dr. Livingstone in Africa

3 lions and a hippo

top:Three lions attempting to drag down a buffalo, as seen by Mr. Oswell and Major Vardon

bottom: Boat capsized by a Hippopotamus robbed of her young

 

 

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Dr. Livingstone's missionary travels and researches in South Africa

 

lion and hottentots

top: The missionary's escape from the lion


bottom: Hottentots- women returning from the water, and men around a dead Harte-Beest
from a sketch at Stafford House

 

livingstone reception and buffaloe

top: Reception of the mission by Shinte
bottom: The travelling procession interrupted

 

Livingstone animal trap and pit

top: The Hopo or trap for driving game
bottom:The pit at the extremity of the Hopo

 

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