Thursday, April 03, 2014

Massey University invites you to author talk on David Livingstone, Africa’s Greatest Explorer

Invitation  - David Livingstone
Africa’s Greatest Explorer The Man, the Missionary and the Myth - By Colonel Paul Bayly FRGS

Join us to hear Colonel Paul Bayly FRGS talk about the life and legacy of Dr David Livingstone. The event will be followed by the launch of his book on the great explorer.

Dr Livingstone covered over 29,000 miles across Southern Africa, and opened up approximately one million square miles of uncharted territory. To this day it is considered one of the toughest series of expeditions ever undertaken. Dr Livingstone was strongly supported by Sir George Grey, Governor of both New Zealand and Cape Colony (South Africa).

Venues:
Tuesday April 8
Wednesday April 9
Thursday April 10

Times:
5.30pm to 6.15pm
Canapés will be served and a cash bar is available
6.15pm to 6.45pm
Colonel Paul Bayly FRGS will talk about the life and legacy of Dr David Livingstone
6.45pm to 7.00pm
A question and answer session will be held
7.00pm to 7.10pm
Overview of the Centenary History Programme
7.30pm
Event Concludes

Purchase Tickets here: $10.00 per person (Includes presentation & canapés – cash bar available)
All proceeds from the evening will support the Centenary History Programme - The Centenary History Programme is a partnership between Massey University, the New Zealand Defence Force, The RNZRSA and the Ministry for Culture and Heritage to produce the first  definitive written history of New Zealand’s experience of the First World War.   You can learn more about this significant project at: foundation.massey.ac.nz


Paul Bayly - David Livingstone Book CoverOr RSVP to alumni@massey.ac.nz or 06 3505865 and pay via eftpos on arrival at your chosen event (please note you must notify of any cancellation)


COMING SOON
David Livingstone: Africa’s Greatest Explorer The Man,
the Missionary and the Myth by Paul Bayly
234 x 156 mm • hardback • 320 pages • 40 colour illustrations


We are waiting for the books to arrive and will update as soon as possible with a price. Books will be available to purchase at the events and online.

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