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Out of darkness, shining light : a novel / Petina Gappah.
Gappah's powerful novel of exploration and adventure in 19th-century Africa is the captivating story of the loyal men and women who carried explorer and missionary Dr. Livingstone's body, his papers, and maps, 1,500 miles across the continent of Africa, so his remains could be returned home to England and his work preserved there.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781982110338
- ISBN: 1982110333
- Physical Description: 303 pages : map ; 23 cm
- Edition: First Scriber hardcover edition.
- Publisher: New York : Scribner, 2019.
- Copyright: ©2019
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 301-302). |
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| Subject: | Livingstone, David, 1813-1873 > Fiction. Livingstone, David, 1813-1873 > Death and burial > Fiction. Africa > History > 19th century > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Biographical fiction. Historical fiction. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Potter-Tioga Library System. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Coudersport Public Library.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coudersport Public Library | FIC GAP (Text) | 30183000948149 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
Summary:
Gappah's powerful novel of exploration and adventure in 19th-century Africa is the captivating story of the loyal men and women who carried explorer and missionary Dr. Livingstone's body, his papers, and maps, 1,500 miles across the continent of Africa, so his remains could be returned home to England and his work preserved there.
