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1839 A Narrative of Missionary Enterprises in the South Sea Islands
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Description
Early Edition, Folding Maps, Illustrated, Leather Binding, Scarce
The thirteenth thousand. First published in 1837.
In full morocco with gilt detail.
With a colour frontispiece, five further monochrome plates, a folding map and numerous in text vignettes. Collated complete.
The work recounts Williams' missionary journeys across the South Pacific, detailing the mission stations he established, along with the ethnography of the island. The work is notable for Williams' belief in learning the native languages in order to engage with the local people.
Condition
In full morocco with gilt detail. Externally very smart with just slight rubbing to joints and extremities. Hinges slightly strained but firm. Prior owner's ink stamp and inscriptions to preliminaries. Internally firmly bound. Pages generally bright with scattered spotting. Bookseller label to rear paste down. Prior owner's ink inscription to iv.
Very Good
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