Narrative of an Expedition to the Zambesi and Its Tributaries

Narrative of an Expedition to the Zambesi and Its Tributaries is a book written by David Livingstone, published in 1865. It details his second expedition to Africa, which took place from 1858 to 1864. The expedition, funded by the British government, aimed to explore the Zambezi River and its tributaries, promote commerce, and suppress the slave trade.12

Livingstone's journey involved navigating the Zambezi River with a paddle steamer and a team of Europeans and Africans. Despite facing challenges such as internal conflicts, difficult river conditions, and the death of his wife, the expedition gathered significant scientific knowledge. Although the primary goals of establishing trade routes and finding navigable passages were not fully realized, the expedition's findings contributed to the eventual creation of the British Central Africa Protectorate.1