Livingstone
A Comprehensive, Definitive Biography of the Iconic African Explorer
Bibliographic Specifications
- Title: Livingstone
- Author: Tim Jeal
- Publisher: Pimlico (An Imprint of Random House), London
- Publication Date: 1993 (First Pimlico Edition)
- ISBN-10: 0712656383
- Edition Details: First Pimlico Softcover Release. Highly praised landmark biography.
- Binding: Original publisher's illustrated card wrappers (Trade Paperback).
- Physical Format: Octavo (8vo), 427 pages. Enhanced with historical maps, expedition routes, and central monochrome illustration sections.
- Language: English
Official Condition Report
- The Book: Good Plus (G+)
- Exterior / Wraps: Wrappers are structurally solid and sound. Shows visible edge wear, light corner softening, and minor shelf friction on the covers. The spine is intact and vertical.
- Interior: Very Good. The internal text block is firmly bound. There is very light, natural age-tanning localized to the preliminary pages and paper edges, common for this edition. Free from highlighting, annotations, or owner signatures.
- The Dust Jacket: Not Applicable (As Issued).
Synopsis & Historical Value
Tim Jeal's Livingstone is widely considered the definitive biography of Dr. David Livingstone. Moving past Victorian myths, Jeal uses private journals and letters to provide an objective look at the iconic explorer, missionary, and abolitionist. The book examines his difficult personality, his complex relationship with his family, and his historic African expeditions, making it an essential reference copy for collectors of exploration and travel literature.
Author Profile: Tim Jeal
Tim Jeal is an eminent British biographer, novelist, and historian. Educated at Oxford University, he wrote acclaimed biographies of David Livingstone, Henry Morton Stanley, and Baden-Powell, earning the prestigious Thomas Cook Travel Book Award for his deep contributions to exploration history.
