Unlike most of us (present company excepted, of course), some individuals are simply born to achieve, discover and explore. If you’re one of those, need some inspiration or just have a love for history and geography, this is for you.
Colonel Paul Bayly will be at the Royal Geographical Society on Monday to lead a thrilling lecture entitled, “Dr. Livingstone, I presume?: The Story of Africa’s Greatest Explorer”.
In this fast-paced illustrated talk, which sold-out twice at RGS London, Colonel Bayly recounts the exciting story of how Dr. David Livingstone, a humble Scottish missionary, became Africa’s greatest explorer and a legend of the 19th century.
At the age of 28, Livingstone had covered 29,000 miles by land in different parts of Africa, discovering the Victoria Falls (for white people, at least) and trekking end-to-end through the densest of jungles.
His fame spread across continent as he travelled to parts of Africa “where no other white man had been”, attempted to open trade and commerce, and recorded the unique flora and fauna of the land.
He was later known as a forerunner in the abolition of slavery, having pressed the issue in the UK and US governments.
Learn more about the feats he achieved and the menaces he endured, his relationship with his family and his legacy.
Also seemingly a rather exceptional chap, speaker Col. Bayly is a New Zealand soldier, banker and sailor. He has served in the New Zealand army and now has a career in infrastructure advising and merchant banking.
He is also a fellow at the Royal Geographical Society and sailed in numerous expeditions. His writing work includes the best-selling book, “David Livingstone, Africa’s Greatest Explorer”.
He sounds almost as interesting as his subject!
What: Dr. Livingstone, I presume?: The Story of Africa’s Greatest Explorer
When: Session 1 – Drinks 5.30pm; Lecture 6.00pm. Session 2 – Drinks Reception 7.30pm; Lecture 8.00pm, Monday March 16
Where: The Function Room, Ladies’ Recreation Club, 10 Old Peak Road, Mid-Levels
Price: HKD150 for RGS Members, HKD200 for guests, free for under 18s and students.
RSVP: Email events@rgshk.org.hk
