David Livingstone: Africas Greatest Explorer
English
By (author): Vance Christie
Journey alongside one of Christianitys most courageous pioneers in Vance Christies biography for preteens.
Born into humble beginnings in Scotland in 1813, Livingstones faith and passion for exploration shaped his extraordinary life.
Inspired by the Gospels call to serve others, Livingstone pursued a path of missionary work and exploration, driven by a deep conviction to share the love of Christ with those in distant lands. Despite facing adversity and hardship, he remained steadfast in his belief that God had called him to Africa to spread the message of salvation.
Livingstone encountered incredible challenges throughout his expeditions, from treacherous jungles to fierce wildlife, yet he persevered, trusting in Gods guidance every step of the way. His adventures led him to discover breathtaking natural wonders and to forge friendships with African tribes.
His legacy extends beyond his explorations: his unwavering commitment to ending the slave trade and uplifting the oppressed reflects his deep faith and compassion for humanity. Through his remarkable journey, Livingstone showed the power of God to transforming lives and shaping history. His story continues to inspire believers around the world to follow Gods call with courage and conviction.
The Trailblazers series collects great stories from Christians of the past and delivers them to the young people of today. This gripping and astonishing story from Vance Christie will challenge young readers to trust God as Livingstone did.
A wellknown and longstanding series:
- Over 50 titles
- Great for ages 9 to 14
- Published in 14 languages
- Half a million books sold
- Also available in box sets when one book is not enough! 7 themed box sets, each with 5 books
Each biography follows the trailblazers journey to faith, and on to the work that God had planned for them. With lots of dialogue, these engaging stories show how God uses normal individuals to bring about his purpose.
Each book features:
- Thinking Further Topics for each chapter to help readers think about how what theyve read applies to their life today
- Timeline of important events in the lifetime of each books subject
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