[The Last Journals of David Livingstone, in Central Africa, from 1865 to His Death, Volume II (of 2), 1869-1873 by David Livingstone]@TWC D-Link bookThe Last Journals of David Livingstone, in Central Africa, from 1865 to His Death, Volume II (of 2), 1869-1873 CHAPTER IX 12/55
We shall see that the new comers by degrees became accustomed to the hardships of travel, and shared with the old servants all the danger of the last heroic march home.
Nor must we forget that it was to the intelligence and superior education of Jacob Wainwright (whom we now meet with for the first time) that we were indebted for the earliest account of the eventful eighteen months during which he was attached to the party. And now all is pounding, packing, bargaining, weighing, and disputing amongst the porters.
Amidst the inseparable difficulties of an African start, one thankful heart gathers, comfort and courage:--] _15th August, 1872._--The men came yesterday (14th), having been seventy-four days from Bagamoio.
Most thankful to the Giver of all good I am.
I have to give them a rest of a few days, and then start. _16th August, 1872._--An earthquake--"Kiti-ki-sha!"-- about 7.0 P.M. shook me in my katanda with quick vibrations.
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