The Zambesi journal and letters of Dr. John Kirk 1858-63
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The Kirk Journal and Letters, now published for the first time, are of outstanding interest and importance. They give a day to day account of the progress of the Government Expedition to the Zambesi (1858-63) which was led by David Livingtsone and explored the rivers leading to the interior from the East Coast of Africa - the Zambesi, the Shire and the Rovuma and discovered Lake Nyasa. Dr John Kirk, was the Botanist and Medical Officer to the expedition and after the resignation of Commander Bedingfield in the middle of 1858, its Second in Command.
Main title:
The Zambesi journal and letters of Dr. John Kirk 1858-63 / edited by Reginald Foskett.
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Imprint:
Edinburgh : Oliver & Boyd, 1965.
Collation:
2 vols : ill. ; 23 cm.
Notes:
John Kirk was born in Barry, Angus in 1843. His father, Rev. John Kirk, was the local Church of Scotland minister. Following the Disruption in 1843 the family moved to Arbirlot, Angus and the Rev. John Kirk became minister of the Free Church.
Language:
English
BRN:
1084820