Books: The Southern World. Journal of a Deputation from the ..., Whangarei in Whangarei, Northland for sale

3/8"missing to cloth at head of spine. Old paper label on spine. Previous owner's rubber stamp on title page and last text leaf:"E. G. B. Moss Barrister&Solicitor Tauranga N. Z.". ;"Fourth Edition, Revised". This fourth edition was in two volumes, of which one deals with New Zealand and Polynesia, and the other with Australia and Tasmania, each volume being complete in itself. viii, 244 pages. Blue cloth boards with gilt lettering and decoration on spine. Blind-stamped pattern to boards. Page dimensions: 168 x 106mm. Selected contents: Embark for New Zealand; Passengers; Arrival at Auckland; Mission-Property; Missionaries'bush costume; Wesleyan Colelge; Letters from Native Christians; Interview with natives; Tattooing; Cannibalism; Departure for the Friendly Isles; Arrival in Tongatabu; Meeting of Missionaries; Tapa-beating; Extraordinary Tombs; Departure for Tongs; Kava-drinking; Departure from Vavau; Vampyre-bat; Love of the Scriptures; Feejee; War; Considerations which sustain Missionaries; Vewa; King of Somosomo; Women in Power; Contrast between Christians and the Heathen; The war at Ovalau; Voyage to Sydney. ; 16mo
Books: The Southern World. Journal of a Deputation from the Wesleyan Conference to New Zealand and Polynesia.
Author
Robert (Rev.) Young
Title
The Southern World. Journal of a Deputation from the Wesleyan Conference to New Zealand and Polynesia.
Publisher name
John Mason, London
Shipping time
2 - 5 days
Publication year
1858
Binding type
Hard cover
Listing condition
Used
Item condition
Good
Vendor name
Renaissance Books
Vendor rating
Abebof326d