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Blaikie, William Garden, 1820-1899

"The Personal Life of David Livingstone"

Royal Geographical Society of London award Patron's Gold Medal.
1857. French Geographical Society award annual prize for the most
important geographical discovery.
1857. Freedom of city of London, in box of value of fifty guineas, As a
testimonial in recognition of his zealous and ?persevering exertions in
the important discoveries he has made in Africa, by which geographical,
geological, and their kindred sciences have been advanced; facts
ascertained that may extend the trade and commerce of this country, and
hereafter secure to the native tribes of the vast African continent the
blessings of knowledge and civilization.
1857. Freedom of city of Glasgow, presented in testimony of admiration
of his undaunted intrepidity and fortitude: amid difficulties,
privations, and dangers, during a period of many years, while
traversing an extensive region in the interior of Africa, hitherto
unexplored by Europeans, and of appreciation of the importance of his
services, extending to the fostering of commerce, the advancement of
civilization, and the diffusion of Christianity among heathen nations.


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