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Victoria Falls, Africa, viewed from the east, 1866. Artist: Unknown

Victoria Falls, Africa, viewed from the east, 1866. Artist: Unknown

1-155-811 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

Victoria Falls, Africa, viewed from the east, 1866. Scottish missionary and explorer David Livingstone (1813-1873) was the first European to see the great falls on the River Zambezi in 1855. Livingstone named the falls for Queen Victoria.

Image Details

People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
People Related
  1. David Livingstone: British: Explorer, missionary
Medium
  1. Wood engraving
Picture Type
  1. Landscape
Geographic Hierarchy

World Africa

  1. 02 23 00 N , 016 04 00 E

World Africa Zambezi River

  1. 18 50 00 S , 036 17 00 E
Category Hierarchy

Science & Nature Geographical Features

Artistic Representations Landscapes

Locations & Buildings Other

Science & Nature Discovery & Exploration

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 2664x4016
File Size : 31,344kb

Aliases

  1. 000787
  1. 000787
  1. 0390002960
  1. 1-155-811
  1. 1155811
  1. 2960
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