Out of darkness, shining light : (being a faithful account of the final years and earthly days of Doctor David Livingstone and his last journey from the interior to the coast of Africa, as narrated by his African companions, in three volumes) : a novel
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Gappah, Petina, 1971-
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New York : Scribner, 2019.
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Africa -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction.
Livingstone, David, -- 1813-1873 -- Fiction.
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Biographical fiction.
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Published
New York : Scribner, 2019.
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Book
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303 pages : illustration ; 23 cm
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English

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 301-302).
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Gappah's powerful novel of exploration and adventure in 19th-century Africa is the captivating story of the loyal men and women who carried explorer and missionary Dr. Livingstone's body, his papers, and maps, 1,500 miles across the continent of Africa, so his remains could be returned home to England and his work preserved there.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Gappah, P. (2019). Out of darkness, shining light: (being a faithful account of the final years and earthly days of Doctor David Livingstone and his last journey from the interior to the coast of Africa, as narrated by his African companions, in three volumes) : a novel (First Scriber hardcover edition.). Scribner.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Gappah, Petina, 1971-. 2019. Out of Darkness, Shining Light: (being a Faithful Account of the Final Years and Earthly Days of Doctor David Livingstone and His Last Journey From the Interior to the Coast of Africa, As Narrated By His African Companions, in Three Volumes) : A Novel. Scribner.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Gappah, Petina, 1971-. Out of Darkness, Shining Light: (being a Faithful Account of the Final Years and Earthly Days of Doctor David Livingstone and His Last Journey From the Interior to the Coast of Africa, As Narrated By His African Companions, in Three Volumes) : A Novel Scribner, 2019.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Gappah, Petina. Out of Darkness, Shining Light: (being a Faithful Account of the Final Years and Earthly Days of Doctor David Livingstone and His Last Journey From the Interior to the Coast of Africa, As Narrated By His African Companions, in Three Volumes) : A Novel First Scriber hardcover edition., Scribner, 2019.

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